can someone explain in great detail the steps of CPR following a faint, heart attack, etc.?

Question

I know I'm stupid, and should already know this.

Answer 1

Check the victim for unresponsiveness. If there is no response, Call 911 and return to the victim. In most locations the emergency dispatcher can assist you with CPR instructions.

2. BLOW
Tilt the head back and listen for breathing. If not breathing normally, pinch nose and cover the mouth with yours and blow until you see the chest rise. Give 2 breaths. Each breath should take 1 second.

3. PUMP

If the victim is still not breathing normally, coughing or moving, begin chest compressions. Push down on the chest 11/2 to 2 inches 30 times right between the nipples. Pump at the rate of 100/minute, faster than once per second.

CONTINUE WITH 2 BREATHS AND 30 PUMPS UNTIL HELP ARRIVES
NOTE: This ratio is the same for one-person & two-person CPR. In two-person CPR the person pumping the chest stops while the other gives mouth-to-mouth breathing.

Answer 2

1. You don't do CPR for a faint. All you do is get the person comfortable and raise their leg about 12".

2. Explaining CPR like this is not the best way, besides, it takes a long time to type out! (Also- several of the above answers are not approved by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross for lay rescuers.)

See if anyone nearby offers classes. They are a great way to learn this skill.

Answer 3

The American Heart Association changed its guidelines, at least for adults. They say now that blood has enough oxygen in it for 15-20 minutes and have changed to simply doing chest compression. It is less confusing to people unused to doing CPR and therefore more effective. The chest compressions should be at a rate of at least 100 per minute and deep. What is important is to keep that blood circulating! For a child, use the heel of one hand, for infant, two fingers. All the other stuff people wrote, such as checking for pulse, finding out about an AED machine, calling 911 etc are all correct. Just forget the chest compressions/resuce breaths cycle, just go for the chest compressions. If someone is with you, they can do rescue breathing.

Answer 4

The first need of the rescuer is
"I know how to do this. I have done this before."

Call your local American Heart Association
and take a basic CPR class.

CPR is slightly different for infants, children, and adults,
as well as specific to some situations.

By taking a class and practicing there,
you will give yourself an opportunity to
add confidence to your skills.

When faced with the "immediate need"
to perform CPR, your
"I know how to do this. I have done this before."
will serve both you and the "someone else"
well.

Answer 5

fist check for a pulse and in a loud vice try to get the pt to answer. then check to see if the person is breathing if not call for help and for a AED (automated External Defibulator ) if srtified to use it then administer one minuet of cpr delivering 30 chest compertions about three finger spaces above the strnum (Bottom of brest bone) and 2 breaths lasting about 2 to 4 second ( or just long enouf to be able to see the ches rise and fall. if you do not see the chest move try re- adjusting the PTs head and re-opening the airway and repet ventaltions.

* if ventalations are unsucessfull the PT may have a FBAO(fogin body airwayu obstrution) *choking in short

but do not stop chest comprestions keep doing this untill ems arrives


. if no show tohelp after that minuet you go call for help (911)
and then return to the Person and resum cpr

Answer 6

Hi - CPR has a simple system to follow
It is called your DR ABC.

D - for danger, check for no immediate danger around the unconscious patient and remove it immediately

R - Response, try and get a response from the patient (eg. Helen can u hear me? Open your eyes if you can hear me)

A - Airway, check the airway for any blockages. A finger scoop may be necessary (use your index and middle finger to scoop any vomit or foreign objects from the mouth)

B - Breathing, check for any signs of breathing (listen at mouth / nose for any breathing and watch chest rise and fall)

C - Circulation, check the patients pulse via neck or wrist (axillary or radially)

If after your DR ABC assessment patient has no signs of life commence CPR immediately. If patient had pulse but no signs of breathing start CPR and continue for 1 minute before checking DR ABC again.

CPR - Patient must be on their back - head tilted slightly forward to open the airway. You must do 2 breaths to every 15 pumps. For breaths simply cover the patients mouth with yours and exhale into their mouth (watch chest for movement - if none your doing it wrong!). For a pump - simply place two hands roughly in the middle of their chest (intercostal border) and easiest way is to measure from bottom of ribs and top of clavicle and just find the midpoint.

Hope that makes it bit easier :-)

Answer 7

Like The Madman said, you need to take a class. Its amazing how people don't know CPR but can tell you about TV Programs about people that can't sing anyway!

Answer 8

1 Shake the person and see if they are just faking it
2. If they are not breathing, give 2 rescue breaths
3. Yell for help if no one is around and check for a pulse, if no
pulse.......
4. Start 15 chest compressions
5. Repeat 2 breaths
6. Give 15 chest compressions
7. Repeat 2 breaths
8 Give 15 chest compressions
after 4 cycles. Re examine and check for a carotid pulse.
Hopefull someone will be there to help you or you will have a rescue device to apply to the chest to check the heart rythm and give some shocks if needed.

Answer 9

The first paramedic guy is right on...You're not stupid,and remember, let your instinct guide you...
if the person is dead already, anything you do will help....