Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Advice Given by the American Heart Association
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for Children
Performing CPR on a Baby 4 Weeks Old or Older
Contact Dr. Arun for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or CPR, is a life-saving technique that can be used when a person’s heart stops beating, to revive him if he has stopped breathing. If you witness someone collapse, it is important to act quickly and begin CPR. CPR can be performed on children, adults, and even infants.
Doing It Right!
If you are not trained in CPR, it is still important to provide care. If you are unable to provide compressions, focus on opening the airway and breathing for the person. If you are unable to do both, call the medical emergency number, and provide hands-only CPR until help arrives.
Advice Given by the American Heart Association
According to this Association, CPR can be performed on children and adults of all ages, including infants. The association has given the following advice for performing CPR:
- Remember to spell C-A-B. C stands for compressions, A for airway, and B for breathing.
- Compressions are the most important part of CPR and should be performed with the heel of your hand on the breastbone in the center of the person’s chest.
- Airway has to be opened, which can be done by tilting the person’s head back & then lifting his chin.
- Breathing should be performed by sealing your mouth over the person’s mouth and nose and giving two rescue breaths.
Steps for Performing CPR
By following the steps below, you can help to save a life.
- The first step in performing CPR is to check the person’s C-A-B: compressions, airway, and breathing.
- If the person is not breathing, you will need to provide rescue breaths. To do this, you will need to open the airway and provide two breaths into the person’s mouth, making sure the chest rises with each breath.
- Once you have started CPR, it is important to continue compressions at a rate of 100-120 per minute. You can use either your hands or an automated external defibrillator (AED) to deliver the shocks.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for Children
- Compressions
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- Start by placing the child on his back on some firm surface.
- Kneel by the child’s neck & shoulders.
- Place your hands on the lower part of the child’s chest.
- Using hands’ heels, compress the chest.
- Do 100-120 compressions per minute.
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- Airway
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- Place your palm on the child’s forehead
- Then, gently tilt his head back.
- Open the airway with the other hand by gently lifting the chin forward.
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- Breathing
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- Breathe into the baby’s mouth for 1 second.
- See if the chest rises.
- When the chest rises, breathe again.
- As soon as an AED is available, activate it and follow instructions.
Performing CPR on a Baby 4 Weeks Old or Older
- Compressions
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- Start by placing the baby on his back on some firm & flat surface like one the floor or on a table.
- Gently, compress the baby’s chest.
- Do 100-120 compressions per minute.
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- Airway
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- After 30 presses, gently tilt the head back
- Lift the chin with one hand.
- Press the baby’s forehead with the other hand.
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- Breathing
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- Cover the baby’s mouth & nose with your own mouth.
- Prepare to take 2 lifesaving breaths.
- If his chest still does not rise, continue pressing.
- Breathe 2 times after every 30 compressions.
- Continue CPR until medical personnel arrive & till you see any god signs.
Contact Dr. Arun for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
If you or someone you know is in need of cardiopulmonary resuscitation, don’t hesitate to contact Dr. Arun. He is a highly skilled and experienced doctor, who can provide the care and treatment you need in this critical situation. He has a wealth of knowledge and experience in this field, and he will be able to ensure that you receive the best possible care.
