Hi I am ____, a stud nurse from DDC.

I’m going to perform the adult

resuscitation. It is a lifesaving
procedure that is done when an adult's
breathing or heartbeat has stopped. This
is to restore partial flow of oxygenated
blood to the brain and heart.
Firstly, make sure the scene is safe
Assess the patient if they are responsive
or not. A person who is responsive will
move, speak, blink or react in some
way when you tap him and ask if he is
OK. If a person is unresponsive you
observes he is not breathing and does
nothing when you tap him and ask if he
is OK.
Shout for help

Open the airway and check the pulse

and breathing simultaneously.
Activate Emergency Response System
by calling 911 and get an AED or
Automated External Defibrillator

Turn the person onto his back and place

him on a flat, hard surface.
Place your hands on lower half of
sternum by Putting the heel of one hand
in the middle of chest. Put your other
hand on top of the first hand, and
elbows locked.

Do 30 compressions in no less than 15

and no more than 18 seconds
Remember to compress at least 2 inches
(5 cms) deep

Complete recoil after each compression

Gives 2 breaths with a barrier device.
Tilt the head back and lift the chin.
Pinch the nose shut. Give 2 breaths
(blow for 1 second each).

Watch for the chest to rise as you give

each breath.
Resumes compressions in less than 10
seconds
If Automated External Defibrillator
(AED) is available, turn it on and
follow the prompts. AED is a machine
that can deliver a shock to allow the
heart work properly.
Correctly attaches pads to bare skin.
Press the pad firmly.
Clear for analysis or evaluation of heart
rhythm. Stand by and preparing to
shock.
Clear to safely deliver a shock.
Remember, do not touch the patient.
Safely delivers a shock.
Switch roles every 2 minutes or after
every 5 cycles

Practice good team dynamics