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That depends...if you happen upon an unresponsive victim, you need to check to see if they are breathing and if they have a pulse first. Look, listen, and feel for 10-15 seconds. If they are pulseless and apneic (not breathing) you should perform chest compressions and rescue breathing immediately, at a ratio of 30 compressions to 2 breaths, @ 100 compressions/minute. If they do have a pulse, but are apneic, perform rescue breathing only, @ 1 breath every 5 seconds.
If you are alone and happen upon an "un-witnessed" collapse and you don't know how long they've been down, do CPR for 2 minutes, and then try to go for help. If the collapse is "witnessed", call for help first, then begin CPR.
Source: Emergency Medical Technician
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HOW TO DO ARTIFICIAL RESUSCITATION FOR REVIVING VICTIM?
To perform artificial resuscitation, also known as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), first call for emergency help and ensure the area is safe. Begin by checking the victim's responsiveness and breathing; if unresponsive and not breathing normally, start chest compressions by placing your hands in the center of the chest and pushing down hard and fast at a rate of 100-120 compressions per minute. After every 30 compressions, give 2 rescue breaths by tilting the head back, pinching the nose, and sealing your lips around the victim's mouth to deliver breaths. Continue this cycle until emergency services arrive or the victim shows signs of recovery.
How do you know when to start cycles of chest compression with breaths for an adult?
CPR is performed when there is no heart beat. If no circulation, start with 2 breathes and then 20 rapid chest compressions. Continue to do this until the victim recovers, or the Paramedics arrive, or you are too exhausted to continue.
Do you have to check for pulse before doing chest compressions?
Yes. A person can be unresponsive and still have a pulse. Chest compressions should only be done on someone who does not have a pulse. * However, one should not look for a pulse for longer than 10 seconds, so as not to waste time. If no pulse is found after 10 seconds, start chest compressions immediately. * the only exception to this rule is that CPR can be done on an infant or child whose heart rate is less than 60. This is usually done only by health care providers or those certified in PALS.
Should one start chest compressions CPR on a person who passes out after unsuccessful attempts at Heimlich?
Chest compressions are for cardiac problems, to maintain some blood circulation. The Heimlich Maneuver is for a blocked airway. If the person has a blocked airway and Heimlich did not clear it, chest compressions are not going to help. Find other ways to clear the airway.
How would you be able to tell ifs victim was not breathing?
Watch the victim's chest for 15 seconds or more. If the chest rises - the victim is breathing. If not - start artificial respiration.
What should you do after the aed deliders a shock?
check pulse no pulse start cpr
How do you knowwhen to start cycles of chest compressions with breaths for an adult?
look listen and feel for 10 seconds, can you feel a carottid pulse? cant you see rise and fall of the chest? can you feel air entry? if not 30 chest compressions to 2 breaths
How many breaths should you start with in mouth to mouth?
Call 911. Breathe for 30 seconds then do chest compressions. Repeat
How do you start a mouth to mouth resuscitation?
Make sure the scene is safe. Activate EMS system. Check for pulse. No Pulse = chest compressions required. Breath into mouth twice, each breath over one second after a cycle of 30 chest compressions. Repeat.
Do you start with compressions or breaths when the AED isn't needed?
Start CPR with compressions.
What the method of CPR?
pull his ear and ask if he can hear you bend over the victim for signs of breathing clear anything in his mouth clamp his nose with two fingers, cover his mouth with yours. & blow air into his lungs,making his chest rise. do this twice. then start compressions. 30 compressions. two breaths. 4 sessions. check carotid artery for pulse. if none, continue procedure.
When doing children CPR you should?
When performing CPR on a child, ensure the scene is safe before approaching. Call for emergency help and start with 30 chest compressions, using one or two hands depending on the child's size, followed by two rescue breaths. Compress the chest about 2 inches deep at a rate of 100-120 compressions per minute, allowing for full chest recoil between compressions. Continue the cycle until professional help arrives or the child shows signs of life.
