Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Unconscious and not breathing


If Mr. Charman is not breathing, follow these steps:

1. Give chest compressions - Position your arms directly above patient. push down hard and fast in the center of the chest about 2 inches deep. Rate of compression: 100/minute. Ensure patient is lying flat on a firm surface.

2. Give 2 Rescue Breaths - Tilt head back and lift the chin up.
                                            Pinch nose shut. Breath deep into patient's mouth twice.

3. Do  Not Stop - Continue cycles of CPR.
                            Do not stop unless: Obvious sign of life is shown
                                                           An AED is ready to use.
                                                           Emergency personnel take over.
                                                           Scene becomes unsafe.
                                                           You are too exhausted.

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