Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

In this presentation i have tried to explain in brief about CPR, how and when it has to be done and the important things to be kept in mind while doing it. This ppt is very helpful for every individual who is looking for the info regarding CPR.

1. By: Dr. Ankit Gaur M.Sc. Pharm.D , BLS, ACLS, RPh

2. 2 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Cardiopulmonary resuscitation  (CPR) is a procedure to support and maintain breathing and circulation for an infant, child, or adolescent who has stopped breathing (respiratory arrest) and/or whose heart has stopped (cardiac arrest). CPR consists of these main components: A- Airway B- Breathing C- Chest Compression

3. Airway Techniques for opening up the airway to remove its blockage by the tough: Jaw thrust Method Head Tilt/Chin-Lift Method

4. Breathing Techniques used to give breathing: Mouth to Mouth Breathing Mouth to Nose Breathing Rescuse Breathing for Adults Rescue Breathing for infants and children Give 1 breath every 5 to 6 seconds (about 10 to 12 breaths per minute). Give 1 breath every 3 to 5 second (12 to 20 breaths per minute).

5. Step Action 1 Hold the victim’s airway open with a head tilt-chin lift. 2 Pinch the nose closed with your thumb and index finger (Using the hand on the forehead). 3 Take a regular (not deep) breath and seal your lips around the victim’s mouth, creating an airtight seal. 4 Deliver 1 breath over 1 second. Watch for the chest to rise as you give the breath. 5 If the chest does not rise, repeat the head tilt-chin lift. 6 Give a second breath (blow for about 1 second). Watch for the chest to rise. 7 If you are unable to ventilate victim after 2 attempts, promptly return to chest compressions.

6. Compression Check the pulse by locating and palpating the Carotid artery before starting compressions

7. Chest Compression Technique Step Action 1 Position yourself at the victim’s side. 2 Make sure victim is lying faceup on a fim , flat surface. 3 Position your hands and body to perform chest compression: Put the heel of one hand in the center of the victim’s chest Straighten your arms and position your shoulders directly over your hands 4 Give chest compressions at a rate of 100 to 120/min. 5 Press down at least 5 cm for adults , 4 cm for infants with each compression, make sure you push straight down on the victim’s breastbone. 6 At the end of each compression, make sure you allow the chest to recoil completely. 7 Minimize interruptions of chest compressions.

8. Adult out-of-hospital Chain of Survival Adult out-of-hospital Chain of Survival