Basic Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

• CPR (Cardio-pulmonary Resucitation) is a life saving procedure which is instituted artificially in order to mantain oxygen and nutrent supply to the vital organs of the body in crisisof arrested pulmonary and circulatory function .

• It consists of

a. External cardiac massage

• The chest is compressed 100 times per minutes with 2 rescue breath after 30 compressions[Q],

b. Artificial ventilation

• It is given mouth to mouth rescue breathing or using a mechanical ventilator.

• Two rescue breaths are given after 30 chest compressions

• Procedure of CPR for Adult:

Check for danger

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Check responsiveness

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Shout for help

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Open airway

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Not breathing normally?

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30 chest compressions 2 rescue breaths

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Attach to AED (automated external defibrillators) as soon as available

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Continue CPR until signs of life returns or qualified help arrives

• CPR should be at least 30 minutes.

• The Chest Compression is 5cm deep or 2 inch but not more than 2.4 inches in adult. New Borns = 1.5 inch

• CPR 3-5 minute = Give Adrenalin = Adult one Ampoule (1ml): 1000 mcg/ml (1:1000) = IV

• Mouth to mouth respiration is also known as 'Kiss of Life'. It is also Called Artificial Respiration.

• BLS Basic Life Support = On the spot:

1. Head Tilt → Chilt Lift → Jaw Thrust +

2. Mouth to mouth Respiration

3. Artificial Manual Breathing Unit (AMBU) bag RespirationRespiration

• -Complications of bystander CPR included rib fracture, lung injuries such as pneumothorax and lung contusion, abdominal organ injuries such as hepatic, splenic and gastric injuries, and chest and/or abdominal pain requiring analgesics.