How Do You Perform CPR On An Unresponsive Adult?
This article is in no way meant to replace formal CPR training. It is important that you do not attempt rescue procedures that are beyond your skill level. Many people think CPR succeeds much of the time, when the reality is that out-of-hospital cardiac arrest results in only about a 1-2% survival rate. We train in CPR and perform CPR for that 1 or 2 out of 100 that make it. We train CPR and perform CPR so that a family can know that everything that could be done WAS done. This can help bring closure after the loss of a loved one. Step 1 Assess the scene. Determine if it is safe to approach the victim (for instance, somebody may collapse after being electrocuted – will you be standing in the same puddle of water?). Step 2 Always protect yourself. Assume that bodily fluids of a victim are infected, even if you know the person. Make sure you wear gloves and use some type of breathing barrier. Step 3 Direct somebody to call 9-1-1 (or your emergency number) and direct somebody else to get
