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What is CPR
- The American Heart Association defines CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) as an emergency lifesaving procedure performed when a person stops breathing or the heart stops beating.
- CPR is used often alongside artificial ventilation to preserve brain functions until further measures are addressed to restore blood circulation and breathing in a person who is in cardiac arrest.
- Within just three minutes of being unresponsive, serious brain damage begins to corrode the victim. Understanding this, it is essential to provide high-quality CPR in a timely manner to achieve the best possibility of survival.
Out of Hospital Chain of Survival
Activation of Emergency Response System
Activation of Emergency Response System
Activation of Emergency Response System
Ensure scene safety, recognize cardiac arrest, and call 911.
High Quality CPR
Activation of Emergency Response System
Activation of Emergency Response System
Perform 30 compressions at a depth of 2 inches at a rate of 100-120 bpm. Give two breaths, and complete 5 total cycles.
Defibrillation
Activation of Emergency Response System
Advanced Resuscitation
Properly utilize an AED (Automated external defibrillator) to increase chances of survival.
Advanced Resuscitation
Post-Cardiac Arrest Care
Advanced Resuscitation
Advanced help and support from Emergency Medical Services and healthcare providers.
Post-Cardiac Arrest Care
Post-Cardiac Arrest Care
Post-Cardiac Arrest Care
Review a plan with healthcare providers to achieve the best results.
Recovery
Post-Cardiac Arrest Care
Post-Cardiac Arrest Care
Additional treatment, medication, and psychological support.
Performing CPR
CPR on Adults
CPR on Infants
CPR on Infants
- Compressions - 30
- Rate - 100-120 beats per minute
- Depth - 2 inches (using two hands)
- Breaths - 2 breaths, 1 second each, over the mouth
- Cycles - Perform 5 cycles then reassess
CPR on Infants
CPR on Infants
CPR on Infants
- Compressions - 30 (one-person CPR) 15 (two-person CPR)
- Rate - 100-120 beats per minute
- Depth - 1.5 inches (using two fingers)
- Breaths - 2 breaths, 1 second each, over the mouth and nose
- Cycles - Perform 5 cycles then reassess