Cardio-Pulmonary

Resuscitation
(CPR)
Joanne Careah F. Cabalfin
Trainer
 Learning
Objectives:
◂ At the end of the discussion, the trainees must have:

◂ 1.) Defined the meaning and importance of Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation

(CPR)
◂ 2.) Understood the procedures how to perform Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation
(CPR)
◂ 3) Identified the scenarios when to perform Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation
(CPR)
◂ 4) Identified the situations when to stop performing Cardio-pulmonary
Resuscitation (CPR)
 What is
Cardio-
Pulmonary
Resuscitation
?
Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

is a lifesaving technique useful in many
emergencies, including heart attack or
near drowning, in which someone’s
breathing or heartbeat has stopped.
CPR is best conducted with chest
compressions and rescue breaths using
a mask and gloves.
Why is Cardio-
Pulmonary
Resuscitation
important?
 CPR Saves Lives!
Currently, about 9 in 10 people who
have cardiac arrest outside the hospital
die. But CPR can help improve those
odds. If it is performed in the first few
minutes of cardiac arrest, CPR can
double or triple a person’s chance of
survival.
source: Centers for Diease Control and Prevention
How to perform
Cardio-
Pulmonary
Resuscitation
performing Cardio -Pulmonary Resuscitation
• 1. If the victim is still not breathing normally, coughing or moving, begin
chest compressions.

◂ 2. Place the heel of one hand on the breastbone right between the nipples
and press down about 2 inches 30 times.

◂ 3. Compressions should be fast at the rate of at least 100 per minute, faster
than once per second.

◂ 4. Tilt the head back and lift the chin to open the airway.

◂ 5. Pinch nose and cover the mouth with yours and blow until you see the
chest rise. Give 2 breaths. Each breath should take 1 second.

◂ 6. Continue CPR (30 chest compressions followed by 2 breaths, then

repeat) until the person recovers or help arrives.
ore Giving CPR

◂ 1. Check the scene and the person. Check to make sure the
scene is safe, tap the person on the shoulder to see if they're
OK, and look for signs of rhythmic, normal breathing.

◂ 2. Call 911 for assistance. If there's no response from the

victim when asked if he or she is OK, call 911, or ask a
bystander to call for help.

◂ 3.Begin compressions. If the person is unresponsive, perform

hands-only CPR.
How to Perform Hands-Only
CPR
◂ 1. Ensure the person is on their back on a firm, flat surface

◂ 2. Kneel beside the person

◂ Your knees should be near the person’s body and spread about
shoulder width apart

◂ 3. Use correct hand placement

◂ Place the heel of one hand in the center of their chest, with your
other hand on top
◂ Interlace your fingers and make sure they are up off the chest
4. Use correct body position

Position your body so that your shoulders are directly over

your hands
Lock your elbows to keep your arms straight

5. Give continuous compressions

Push hard and fast (at least 2 inches; 100 to 120

compressions per minute)

6. Allow chest to return to its normal position after each

compression
When can I stop performing CPR on
an adult?

Once you begin CPR, do not stop except in one of these situations:

1. > You see an obvious sign of life, such as breathing.

2. > Another trained responder or EMS personnel take over.
3. > You are too exhausted to continue.
4. > The scene becomes unsafe.

If at any time you notice that the person is breathing, stop CPR. Keep his
or her airway open and continue to monitor the person’s breathing and for
any changes in the person’s condition until EMS personnel take over.
Conclusion
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a lifesaving
technique that's useful in many emergencies, such
as a heart attack or near drowning, in which
someone's breathing or heartbeat has stopped.
Anybody can learn how to do it and if possible
there is least at 1 person per family in the
community who has the knowledge on how to
perform it. Because CPR can save lives!
References:

American Heart Association

Department of Health
Center for Disease Control
and Prevention
American Red Cross
St. John Ambulance
Thank you!