Question

What is CPR and why is it important to us? When should we use CPR? What is the difference between CPR for a infant vs an adult? What are the steps to CPR?​

Answer 1

CPR is 'Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation' it's important because it helps us pump blood through a persons body to keep their heart pumping. We should use it when a person is NOT responsive. Adult CPR uses TWO hands, Child CPR uses ONE hand and infant uses TWO FINGERS.

Steps:

1. The scene is safe

2.Tap their shoulders and ask "Are you ok?"

3. Call for help "Help Help I need help!"

4. Get someone to call 911 and the AED

5. Start 30 compressions and 2 breaths until the AED comes

6. As soon as the AED comes stop giving compressions and breaths turn the AED on instantly and follow directions.

Answer 2

What is CPR and why is it important to us?

Is an emergency procedure that can help save a person's life if their breathing or heart stops. When a person's heart stops beating, they are in cardiac arrest. During cardiac arrest, the heart cannot pump blood to the rest of the body, including the brain and lungs.

When should we use CPR?

In an emergency if someone is not breathing normally, or their heart has stopped (cardiac arrest).

What is the difference between CPR for a infant vs an adult?

When performing CPR on an adult, you'll likely have to use full lung strength to administer effective rescue breaths. With children, the breaths should be much gentler, and with infants, they should be gentler still.

What are the steps to CPR?​

Check for Breathing.

Call 911.

Adjust your Body to Perform Chest Compressions.

Perform Chest Compressions.

Wait for Help.