CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation): The ultimate life-saving skill to learn today | CARE Hospitals

In this video learn about CRP (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) CPR is a lifesaving technique that's useful in many emergencies in which someone's breathing or heartbeat has stopped. When the heart stops, the body no longer gets oxygen-rich blood. The lack of oxygen-rich blood can cause brain damage in only a few minutes. CPR can keep oxygen-rich blood flowing to the body until emergency medical treatment can restore a typical heart rhythm Steps of CPR Compressions: Restore blood flow Compressions are the most important step in CPR. The steps for performing CPR compressions: Put the person on their back on a firm surface Kneel next to the person's neck and shoulders Place the lower palm of your and over the center of the person's chest, between the nipples Place your other hand on top of the first hand. Keep your elbows straight Push straight down in the chest at least 5 centimeters but no more than 6 centimeters Push hard at a rate of 100 to 120 compressions a minute If you haven't been trained in CPR, continue chest compressions until there are signs of movement or until emergency medical personnel take over Airway: Open the airway If you're trained in CPR and you've performed 30 chest compressions, open the person's airway using the head-tilt, chin-lift maneuver Put your palm on the person's forehead and gently tilt the head back Breathing: Breathe for the person After opening the airway, pinch the nostrils shut and cover the person's mouth with yours, making a seal. Give the first rescue breath, lasting one second and watch to see if the chest rises If the chest rises, give a second breath If the chest doesn't rise, repeat the head-tilt, chin-lift maneuver and then give a second breath Thirty chest compressions followed by two rescue breaths is considered one cycle Continue CPR until there are signs of movement or emergency medical personnel take over Speak to your doctor for more information on Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)