What are the emergency procedures for recognizing respiratory or cardiac arrest and how to properly apply CPR?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for information about emergency procedures, specifically regarding recognizing respiratory or cardiac arrest and the application of CPR. It seeks to understand how CPR helps maintain life until further medical assistance can be obtained.
Answer
Call 911, perform 30 chest compressions, give 2 rescue breaths until help arrives.
To recognize respiratory or cardiac arrest, check if the person is unresponsive and not breathing. Call emergency services, start CPR by performing 30 chest compressions followed by 2 rescue breaths. Continue until professional help arrives or the person shows signs of life.
Answer for screen readers
To recognize respiratory or cardiac arrest, check if the person is unresponsive and not breathing. Call emergency services, start CPR by performing 30 chest compressions followed by 2 rescue breaths. Continue until professional help arrives or the person shows signs of life.
More Information
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a life-saving technique useful in emergencies such as heart attacks or near drownings, where someone's breathing or heartbeat has stopped. Performing CPR can more than double a person's chances of survival.
Tips
A common mistake in performing CPR is not pushing hard or fast enough. Ensure at least 100-120 compressions per minute.
Sources
- CPR Steps | How to Perform CPR - American Red Cross - redcross.org
- What is CPR | American Heart Association CPR & First Aid - cpr.heart.org
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - Medscape Reference - emedicine.medscape.com
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