Key Important Factors

Key Important Factors

 

Before responding in an emergency, check if the scene is safe for you, the victim, and bystanders. If the scene is unsafe, stay at a safe distance and call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number.

The sequence of steps for conducting CPR are C-A-B (we will study its details in the next few pages)

1. Compression (30 chest compressions)

a) Rate of compressions

b) Depth of the compressions

c) Chest recoil

2. Airway (open airway)

3. Breathing (2 rescue breaths)

Always remember in this sequence: Check-Call-Care (except when you witness someone suddenly collapse; in that case CALL first).

Check:

1. Check how many people are involved in the incident

2. Look for clues directing you to the cause of the emergency

3. Check if there is someone around you to help

4. Check if the person is conscious by shaking his/her shoulders and shouting “Are you okay?”

Call:

 

If unconscious, call 9-1-1

 

Care:

1. Do not give care to a conscious adult who refuses to give you permission to help

2. To get permission tell the victim who you are, about your training, what you think is wrong, and what you plan to do

3. If victim is unconscious, permission is implied

4. If victim is a child/infant get permission from parent(s)/guardian if available, or permission is implied

5. If victim is drowning or during a breathing emergency, CARE FIRST

Important Notes:

1. Calling for help is one of the most important actions you can take

2. Work to keep the victim alive until EMS arrives; don’t abandon the person

3. Check for medical tags on the victim

4. If unconscious and face down, roll victim face-up while supporting the head, neck and back

5. Trust the 9-1-1 dispatcher by providing them with all the requested information so they can respond appropriately; the dispatcher may even help you perform CPR and rescue breaths and help you operate an AED until advanced help arrives