What Are the Steps in Giving CPR?
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) provides oxygen to the brain and heart of a victim who is not breathing and does not have a pulse. CPR is administered to adults by giving cycles of 30 chest compressions and two rescue breaths (30:2). Chest compressions provide direct pressure over the heart, which helps circulate blood throughout the body while rescue breathing replaces oxygen to the victim. The heart, brain and other organs die rapidly without adequate blood and oxygen circulation, making CPR essential for giving a body what it needs for a better chance at survival. Preparation Don’t delay in calling 911 if someone is not breathing. Emergency Medical Technicians carry automated defibrillators that can restart the heart with a jolt of electricity. Place the call before you begin CPR. Before you provide CPR, first ensure that the victim is not breathing and does not have a pulse. Place two fingers on the side of the victim’s neck just beneath the jaw and feel for 10 seconds. Determi
