Saturday, November 6, 2010
Steps for performing CPR
Out of curiosity, I enrolled myself for a Standard First Aid course to learn proper bandaging and how to save lives. After attending 24 hours of lesson, I didn't find it particularly useful, except for the session on how to perform CPR - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. Labels: CPR
So here are the steps:
1. Check scene for dangers. If the victim fainted on the middle of the road, get passerby to divert traffic.
2. Check response of victim. Tap the shoulder of the victim and shout "Are you ok?"
3. No response, call 995.
4. Open airway of victim using Head-tilt Chin-lift method. Remove any foreign object using index finger. The other hand remains at victim's forehead.
5. Check for breathing. Lie low and touch the victim's nose with your ears to listen and feel the breaths for 10 seconds.
6. No breathing, pinch victim's nose and give 2 breaths. If chest doesn't rise, re-adjust Head-tilt Chin-lift position and give 2 breaths again.
7. If victim's chest still does not rise, there is suspected choking. Perform 30 chest compressions.
8. Victim should cough out water or food by now. Give 2 ventilation again. If chest rises, but still not breathing, position victim's body again, perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
