CPR summary Guide, Meaning , Facts, Information and Description
This is a summary of CPR procedure, intended as a reminder for those with previous CPR training. It is not intended as a "teach yourself CPR" guide. It does not include the full details of CPR - for more details on the content of this article, see the full article Cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
If YES, check the casualty for other conditions and call for help if necessary.
If NO, shout for help now, and continue:
If YES, place the casualty in the Recovery position and call for help.
If NO:
If NO, ask a helper to call an ambulance and go to step 5.
If YES:
If NO, call for an ambulance immediately, then go to step 5.
If YES, go to step 5. Carry out resuscitation for one minute then call for an ambulance.
1. Check for DANGER
- to yourself and to the casualty. Remove any hazards.2. Check for RESPONSE
- does the casualty respond to voice or painful stimulus?3. Open the AIRWAY
- tilt the head back and lift the chin.4. Check for BREATHING
- is the casualty breathing?Are you alone?
Is the casualty unconscious due to injury, drowning, or choking, or is the casualty a child or infant?
5. Give TWO EFFECTIVE RESCUE BREATHS