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bjbj CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION TRAINING VIDEO When a person suffers cardiac arrest,
the blood will not circulate and the heart stops to function. They stop breathing and
lose consciousness. Without oxygen being passed from the lungs to the blood stream and then
pumped around the body by the heart, the person will suffer irreparable brain & other vital
organ damage and will die within minutes. To avoid such a situation, one must be given
immediate first aid attention. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation or also called as CPR is a first
aid technique that can save lives in such situations if performed correctly. Before
commencing CPR, the following basic life support steps must always be performed. Check to make
sure there is no further danger caused to the rescuer or the casualty. Check for Response.
Try to wake the casualty. Scan the chest for movement. If the casualty is breathing normally,
place him in the recovery position. Wait for medical attention to arrive and monitor the
condition regularly. If the casualty is not breathing normally, raise an alarm and Call
(105010) for Emergency immediately. Get an AED (Automatic External Defibrillator) as
soon as possible if available or ask the ambulance to get one. Meanwhile, check the carotid pulse
for not more than 10 seconds. If you find the pulse, support the casualty with rescue
breaths. If you cannot find the pulse within 10seconds, commence CPR immediately. CPR is
a combination of rescue breathing and chest impressions. It involves the compression of
the heart between the breast bone and the back bone and supplying oxygen to the lungs
by blowing into the casualty s mouth. Position yourself in a way that will allow you to apply
vertical pressure during compressions. Visualise the centre of the casualty s chest and place
the palm of one hand on that point. Place the other palm on top of the first and interlock
the fingers. Alternatively, you can also grasp around the wrist of the first hand. Either
method is acceptable. Deliver 30 chest compressions at the rate of not less than 100 compressions
per minute. Each compression should depress the chest 1.5 to 2 inches. After each compression
release the pressure completely allowing the chest to recoil. After the 30 compressions,
open the airway by lifting the chin and titling the casualty s head backwards. Pinch the nostrils
to close the nose and open the mouth with the help of the chin to give 2 rescue breaths.
The 2 breaths should not take more than 5 seconds. Continue CPR until the casualty wakes
up or advanced medical aid arrives. Defibrillation Remove the person s clothing and attach the
two pads of the AED on the chest of the victim as instructed on the device. Once the pads
are attached, do not touch the patient as the device analyses the casualty s heart rhythm.
If the AED monitor advices for a shock, clear the patient s vicinity and press the shock
button as advised. Once the shock is delivered recommence CPR. Continue CPR until the casualty
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