There are several different medical devices designed and licensed to perform mechanical CPR. One popular model is the LUCAS-line of devices.
You may be thinking of an AED.
An AED or Automated External Defibrillator is the professional name for a defibrillator. The device is used to shock the heart back into a normal rhythm, ultimately reviving the casualty. The device should be used in conjunction with CPR, and should never be used on a breathing individual.
CPR is only used to revive victims whose hearts are not beating properly or have stopped altogether. The condition of heart not functioning properly is tachycardia. When all electricity in the heart has ceased, the heart is in a condition called asystole. CPR can be used to revive victims of the first condition when a defibrillator is not available. CPR must be used for the second condition. The components of CPR are used in other procedures. CPR style breaths are used in rescue breathing. Rescue Breathing is used to supply oxygen to victims whose hearts are pumping efficiently but have stopped breathing. CPR style chest compressions are used to force food out of an unconscious choking victim.
Baking soda should not be used in CPR.
CPR should be used if someone is unconscious and cannot breathe.
It is called a BVM. See related link.
Yes; CPR is an important skill to have. It can help you save someones life.
First you must start with DRSABCD DANGER RESPONSE - can you hear me, open your eyes, what's your name, squeeze my hand SEND FOR HELP AIRWAYS BREATHING CPR DEFIBRILLATOR
To put it simply, an Automated External Defibrillator(AED) is a machine used by rescuers that sends an electrical current through the heart to "reset" the heart beat.
Do not stop CPR to check for signs of life in Adult CPR. Continue CPR until help (EMS) arrives or someone takes over.
CPR is not meant to revive someone. It is used when there is no pulse or there is an insufficient pules. CPR can help save a life, because it will help supply temporary oxygen and blood flow. If received early enough a victim is more likely to survive. It will also help reduce the damage to the brain and other organs, because the organs will still have oxygen and blood flow.
CPR is used by First Aiders when someone has a heart attack and has no pulse, or when it is suspected that this is the case.
Hopefully you have a cell phone to call for help. If not, you must leave the victim to get help ASAP. If there are 2 people, one leaves to get help while the other performs CPR.