Ask the victim loudly and repeatedly, "Are you okay!" If they do not answer the question, it only stands that they are unresponsive.
As written-"patient", assuming a healthcare environment. 1. Establish unresponsiveness. 2. Follow basic CPR directives; A B C 3. Initiate ACLS protocols Outside of the hospital: Establish unresponsiveness by shaking the person and asking if they are OK, if no response, yell for help and start CPR. Do not stop CPR if help is around. If you are in an area when AED (Automatic Defibrillators-"Heart shockers") are like an airport or other heavily populated place, have someone attach the AED right away. Please see the links on how to learn CPR, a life may depend on you...even someone you love!
During CPR the lungs and heart are stimulated.
During CPR the heart and lungs are stimulated.
carotid pulse sight
The 4 Rs in CPR refer to Recognize, Respond, Rescue, and Reassess. Recognize the signs of a cardiac arrest, such as unresponsiveness and lack of breathing. Respond by calling for help and initiating CPR. Rescue involves performing chest compressions and rescue breaths, while reassess means to evaluate the victim's condition regularly and continue CPR until emergency services arrive or the person shows signs of recovery.
Call 911 before you start CPR.
Epinephrine is not given during CPR by the layperson. Paramedics might push epinepherine via IV among other meds during CPR. CPR is not interrupted to push these drugs.
Chest rises in CPR during breaths of about 2 inches.
The first hint is that they require CPR.
No it can not.
Use the brachial pulse to to assess the heart rate in an infant during CPR.
For lay CPR, no pulse check is required.