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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation page 9
CPR is a lifesaving technique useful in many emergencies, including heart attack or near drowning, in which someone's breathing or heartbeat has stopped. The American Heart Association recommends that everyone — untrained bystanders and medical personnel alike — begin CPR with chest compressions. -
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CAB page 10
The American Heart Association uses the acronym of
CAB — compressions, airway, breathing — to help
people remember the order
to perform the steps of
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Untrained 9
If you're not trained in CPR, then provide handsonly CPR. That means uninterrupted chest compressions of
about 100 a minute until paramedics arrive. You don't need to
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Trained and ready to go page 9
If you're well-trained and confident in your ability, begin with chest compressions instead of
first checking the airway and doing rescue breathing. Start
CPR with 30 chest compressions before checking the airway
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Providing First Aid page 12
Accidents happen. Someone chokes on an ice cube or gets
stung by a bee. It is important to know when to call 9-1-1 -- it
is for life-threatening emergencies.
While waiting for help to arrive, you may be able to save someone's life. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is for people
whose hearts or breathing has stopped and the Heimlich maneuver is for people who are choking.