Before CPR starts
What is the first step when getting ready to to do CPR?
Check the area for safety
What is the correct way to create an open airway?
Head tilt, chin lift
How should you layer your hands for adult/large child CPR?
Heel of 1 hand, other hand on top, fingers intertwined
Early CPR is important because...
It keeps blood and oxygen flowing to important internal organs while the heart is stopped
What is the best position for the victim to be in when you are doing CPR?
Laying down flat on the floor, belly up
What is the best way to check for breathing?
Look, Listen, and Feel
Look: Chest to see if it rises
Listen and Feel: Air coming from the victim's nose or mouth.
How are hands positioned for infant/baby CPR?
Two fingers pressing straight down.
You should continue CPR until... (give 3 responses)
Help/EMS/911 arrives, you see signs of life, and/or you are too exhausted to continue.
Tap them and loudly ask "Are you okay?" 2-3 times
Where should you place your hands for an adult/large child for CPR?
The center of the breast bone, in line with the nipples
Approximately 1.5 inches
What is part of traditional CPR is not included in hands-only CPR?
Mouth-to-mouth resuscitation (giving breaths)
If the victim is not responsive, what do you do if you are alone?
Call 911 and put them on speaker
Where should you place your hands for infant CPR?
Center of the breast bone, just below the line of the nipples.
How many compressions per minute?
Approximately 100-120 compressions per minute
What does CPR stand for?
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation