Adult CPR
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Performing Adult CPR: Vital Steps and Guidelines
1. Checking for Responsiveness
Initiate Adult CPR by assessing patient responsiveness:
- Attempt to rouse the patient.
- If unresponsive, proceed immediately.
2. Contacting Emergency Services
Call for professional assistance:
- Contact the emergency services without delay.
3. Assessing Breathing
Evaluate the patient's breathing:
- Check for breathing for up to 10 seconds.
- Ensure a clear airway.
4. Chest Compressions
Perform effective chest compressions:
- Administer 30 compressions in the chest's centre.
- Maintain a rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute.
- Reach a compression depth of 5 to 6 cm.
- Ensure even speed on both compression and release.
- Compressions should follow a regular interval.
5. Rescue Breaths
Provide essential rescue breaths:
- Open the airway using the head tilt and chin lift technique.
- Squeeze the soft part of the nose.
- Seal your mouth around the victim's and deliver a gentle breath for approximately one second or until chest rise is observed.
6. Compressions to Breaths Cycle
Repeat the cycle of compressions and breaths:
- Continue until an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) or the emergency services arrive.
- Minimize the pause between compressions and breaths, allowing a maximum of a 10-second break in compression.
- Ensure a continuous supply of oxygen-rich blood circulation.
7. Latest CPR Guidelines
Stay updated with the latest CPR guidelines:
- The current guidelines are based on the 2021 UK and European Resuscitation Council guidelines.
- The next scheduled update is planned for October 2025.
Learning Outcomes:
- IPOSi Unit four LO3.1, 3.2 & 3.3
- IPOSi Unit two LO1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2 & 2.3