General Guidelines:
1.Stay Safe! The worst thing a rescuer can do is become another victim. Use common sense and stay away from potential hazards.
2.Attempt to wake victim. Briskly rub your knuckles against the victim's sternum. If the victim does not wake, call 911 and proceed to step 3. If the victim wakes, moans, or moves, then CPR is not necessary at this time. Call 911 if the victim is confused or not able to speak.
3. Place your hands on the centre of their chest and, with the heel of your hand, press down (4-5cm). After every 30 chest compressions give 2 breaths.
4. Pinch the person’s nose. Place your mouth over their mouth and – by blowing steadily – attempt 2 rescue breaths each over one second.
5. Continue with cycles of 30 chest compressions and 2 rescue breaths until emergency help arrives.
Tips:
1.If you have acces to an automated external defibrillator, attach it to the victim after approximately one minute of CPR (chest compressions and rescue breaths).
2.Chest compressions are extremely important. If you are not comfortable giving rescue breaths, still perform chest compressions!
3.It's normal to feel pops and snaps when you first begin chest compressions - DON'T STOP! You aren't going to make the victim any worse. Cardiac arrest is as bad as it gets.
4.When performing chest compressions, do not let your hands bounce. Let the chest fully recoil, but keep the heel of your hand in contact with the sternum at all times.
1.If you have acces to an automated external defibrillator, attach it to the victim after approximately one minute of CPR (chest compressions and rescue breaths).
2.Chest compressions are extremely important. If you are not comfortable giving rescue breaths, still perform chest compressions!
3.It's normal to feel pops and snaps when you first begin chest compressions - DON'T STOP! You aren't going to make the victim any worse. Cardiac arrest is as bad as it gets.
4.When performing chest compressions, do not let your hands bounce. Let the chest fully recoil, but keep the heel of your hand in contact with the sternum at all times.
CPR on children aged one to puberty
If a child is not breathing give one minute of CPR then call an ambulance. If another person is present ask them to call an ambulance straight away.
1. Open the airway by placing one hand on their forehead and gently tilting the head back and lifting the chin. Remove any visible obstructions from the mouth and nose.
2. Pinch the child’s nose. Place your mouth over the child’s mouth and attempt 5 initial rescue breaths.
3. Place your hands on the centre of their chest and, with the heel of your hand, press down one third of the depth of the chest using one or two hands. After every 30 chest compressions give 2 breaths.
4. Continue with cycles of 30 chest compressions and 2 rescue breaths until emergency help arrives.
CPR on babies aged under one year old
If an infant is not breathing give one minute of CPR then call an ambulance. If another person is present ask them to call an ambulance straight away.
1. Open the airway by placing one hand on their forehead and gently tilting the head back and lifting the chin. Remove any visible obstructions from the mouth and nose.
2. Pinch the person’s nose. Place your mouth over their mouth and – by blowing steadily – attempt 2 rescue breaths each over one second.
3. Place 2 fingers in the middle of the chest and press down one third of the depth of the chest. After 30 chest compressions give 2 breaths.
4. Continue with cycles of 30 chest compressions and 2 rescue breaths until emergency help arrives.
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