How to perform CPR?

 How to perform CPR?

Performing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is a life-saving skill that can significantly increase the chances of survival for someone experiencing cardiac arrest. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to perform CPR:

• Check for Danger: Before approaching the person, ensure the area is safe for both you and the victim. Look for potential hazards or dangers that could harm you or the person in distress.
• Check Responsiveness: Gently tap the person and shout loudly, "Are you okay?" to check if they are responsive.
• Call for Help: If the person does not respond and you are alone, call emergency services (e.g., 911 or the appropriate emergency number) or ask someone nearby to call for help.
• Open Airway: Tilt the person's head backward and lift the chin up to open the airway. This helps ensure that their airway is not blocked.
• Check Breathing: Look, listen, and feel for breathing. Watch the person's chest for any signs of breathing, listen for breath sounds, and feel for air movement on your cheek.
• Start Chest Compressions: If the person is not breathing or only gasping, begin chest compressions. Place the heel of one hand on the center of the person's chest (slightly below the nipple line). Place the other hand on top of the first hand and interlock the fingers.
• Compression Technique: Push hard and fast on the chest at a rate of about 100 to 120 compressions per minute. Allow the chest to fully recoil between compressions.
• Compression Depth: Compress the chest to a depth of at least 2 inches (5 centimeters) for an adult. For children and infants, use the appropriate compression depth based on their size.
• Rescue Breaths (If Trained): If you are trained in CPR and comfortable giving rescue breaths, perform mouth-to-mouth rescue breaths after 30 compressions. Give two rescue breaths, each lasting about one second.
• Continue CPR: Continue performing cycles of 30 chest compressions and two rescue breaths until emergency medical help arrives, or the person starts breathing on their own.

Remember, the steps provided here are general guidelines for adult CPR. If you are not trained in CPR or are unsure about how to perform it, perform hands-only CPR (chest compressions without rescue breaths) until professional help arrives. It's always best to attend a certified CPR training course to learn proper techniques and gain confidence in administering CPR effectively.