Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is an emergency procedure for a victim in cardiac arrest. Cardiac arrest is when a persons heart quits beating.
CPR involves rescuer provided physical interventions to create artificial circulation for a victim who is unconscious/non responsive, not breathing, and does not have a pulse.
The main purpose of CPR is to maintain a flow of oxygenated blood to the brain and the heart. Effective CPR helps by delaying tissue death and provides an opportunity for a successful resuscitation without permanent brain damage if initiated quickly and effectively. Permanent cellular damage and death start to occur within 3 to 5 minutes of collapse.
The sooner we initiate the steps of CPR – the higher chances of survivability. Roughly 300,000 individuals suffer cardiac arrest outside of a hospital each year in the United States. Only an estimated 6% of that 300,000 survive. Knowing how to perform CPR may make the difference between life and death for someone else.
Scene Size Up / Ensure Personal Safety
Assess Victim (Tap and Shout)
Call 911 / Get Additional Resources
Circulation: Rib Fracture
Ciculation: Compression Only / Hands Only CPR
Airway: Open the Victims Airway
Breathing: Assess / Provide Breathing
Breathing: Mouth to Mouth
Breathing: Mouth to Mask
– Child CPR & Infant CPR –
When to call 911 or get help in Infant CPR & Child CPR
Steps of Infant CPR / Steps of Child CPR
–Healthcare Provider CPR –
Healthcare Provider BLS CPR Considerations
– Automated External Defibrillators –
How to use an AED
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Matthew A. Carter is the Lead Developer and Editor of FirstAidReference.com. Matt is an Emergency Medical Technician and nationally recognized EMS Educator & CPR Instructor. He has extensive public safety experience and has trained and certified thousands of individuals in the topics of CPR, First Aid, and Emergency Medical Services working across the United States.
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