CPR basics
What is CPR
an emergency treatment that's done when someone's breathing or heartbeat has stopped
What is First Aid
the immediate medical care provided to an injured or ill person before they receive professional medical attention
How to treat an open fracture
controlling bleeding, cleaning the wound, and covering it with a sterile dressing
What are the steps to CPR?
How to control severe bleeding
apply direct pressure to the wound with a clean cloth or gauze.
How to treat a closed fracture
immobilization to allow the bone to heal properly
how do you do CPR on an infant
push your infant's chest down by about 1/3 of its depth, at a fast pace of around 100-120 compressions per minute. repeat this 30 times
If the person bleeds through the gauze you then do what?
If blood soaks through, add more layers, but do not remove the original dressing.
how to treat a transverse fracture
immobilization with a cast or splint for non-displaced fractures, while more severe or displaced fractures may require surgery.
How do you do CPR on a child
Push down 5cm, which is approximately one-third of the chest diameter. Release the pressure, then rapidly repeat at a rate of about 100-120 compressions a minute. After 30 compressions, tilt the head, lift the chin, and give 2 effective breaths
How to treat a fracture
If possible, elevate the injured limb above the heart to help reduce swelling
How to treat an oblique fracture
immobilization with a cast or splint, and potentially surgery for severe or displaced fractures
How to do CPR on an adult
Make sure the head is tilted and chin lifted, and ensure there is a good seal around the mouth (or mouth and nose). CPR is the action of giving 30 compressions followed by 2 breaths.
how to take care of shock
calling for help, lying the person down raising their legs (unless there's a leg or back injury), controlling bleeding, maintaining body temperature, and keeping the person calm
how to treat an Incomplete fracture
immobilization, often using a cast or splint, to allow the bone to heal naturally