Establish that the victim is unresponsive. Activate your emergency response system then follow these steps...
Circulation: Check pulse at the carotid artery for ages one and above and brachial pulse for infants less than one year old.
If there is no pulse in an adult...then begin CPR If infant has pulse < 53 beats/min... then begin CPR
Sets of 30 compressions
Compress at a rate of at least 100 per minute.
Airway: Open the airway with a head tilt chin lift. Look, Listen and Feel for breathing for 5-10 seconds.
Breathing: If there is no breathing then give 2 breaths 1 second each, looking for chest rise.
This is a very brief review of the procedures for CPR. This review is for individuals who have had CPR training in the past. These procedure are taken from 2010 guidelines published by the American Heart Association.
Hands Only CPR
When you see an adult suddenly
collapse, use Hands-Only CPR: that's CPR without mouth-to-mouth breaths. And it
can help save lives.
Hands-Only
CPR is CPR without mouth-to-mouth breaths. It is recommended for use by
bystanders who see an adult suddenly collapse in the
"out-of-hospital" setting. It consists of two steps:
1.Call 911 (or send someone to do that).
2.Begin providing high-quality chest compressions by pushing hard
and fast in the center of the
chest with minimal interruptions
The
American Heart Association recommends conventional CPR (that is, CPR with a
combination of breaths and compressions) for all infants and children, for
adult victims who are found already unconscious and not breathing normally, and
for any victims of drowning or collapse due to breathing problems.
New CPR Guidelines and Materials
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subject to change without notice.
Enrollment is Limited. Classes Fill-up quickly.
NEW Book REQUIRED! Cost of REQUIRED AHA book is $15 and does not include postage.
AHA book is distributed in class or may be picked up prior
to class.
Confirmation by Email! Class confirmation, directions and study guide are sent to you by email.
Book is NOT mailed.
Heimlich Maneuver For Foreign Body Airway Obstruction
(adult, child, infant)
The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency
in BLS, ACLS, and PALS and has developed instructional materials
for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational
course does not represent course sponsorship by the American
Heart Association, and any fees charged for such a course
do not represent income to the Association.
