Introduction
section: Compression-only CPR is designed for use by untrained bystanders and for situations where advanced airway management is not required. It provides the same amount of chest compression as conventional CPR but does not include mouth-to-mouth ventilations. In other words, it's a way to perform CPR on someone who needs help breathing but doesn't have any injuries to their head or neck that prevent them from breathing normally on their own. This article will explain when it makes sense to use compression-only CPR and how to perform it correctly so you don't hurt yourself or make things worse for your patient.
Compression-only CPR is a basic lifesaving skill that can double or triple the chances of survival for someone who's had a cardiac arrest.
Compression-only CPR is a basic lifesaving skill that can double or triple the chances of survival for someone who's had a cardiac arrest.
It's simpler than standard CPR, making it a good option for untrained bystanders who are trying to help someone. It's sometimes used on people who have received training in CPR but don't have an effective airway (for example, if they're choking).
We strongly recommend that untrained bystanders should learn and perform hands-only CPR.
It's simpler than standard CPR.
Compression-only CPR is simpler than standard CPR, making it a good option for untrained bystanders who are trying to help someone whose heart has stopped beating.
It's easier to remember and easier to do than standard CPR. In addition, compression-only CPR can be done in a hurry or if you're in shock or busy with other tasks. If you've never done it before or have been trained in standard CPR but have not yet had an opportunity to practice it, compression-only might be better suited for your situation.
It's sometimes used on people who have received training in CPR but don't have an effective airway.
Compression-only CPR is used if you're not able to do chest compressions because the person has a blocked airway. If you're not sure whether someone is breathing or has a pulse, look for movement or listen for sounds such as coughing or gagging, which indicate that they might be able to breathe on their own without intervention. If you can't feel a pulse in 10 seconds after checking the carotid artery at the side of each neck (the big veins), start CPR immediately--it doesn't matter whether it's one minute after finding them unconscious or 10 minutes later: In both cases, they need help right away!
If someone starts to lose consciousness while doing CPR on another person--for example if they begin to feel tired--switch places with someone else so that the compressions don't stop; then resume administering breaths when appropriate and necessary again after switching back into position as quickly as possible.
A study that looked at more than 260,000 cases of cardiac arrest found that compression-only CPR was associated with a significantly higher rate of survival to hospital discharge when compared with no CPR.
Compression-only CPR is an effective means of providing chest compressions in adult cardiac arrest patients. It is not recommended for children and should not be used by untrained bystanders, as it may result in harm to the patient.
In one study that looked at more than 260,000 cases of cardiac arrest, researchers found that compression-only CPR was associated with a significantly higher rate of survival to hospital discharge when compared with no CPR. However, this same study also showed that there were no significant differences between standard resuscitation techniques (chest compressions combined with mouth-to-mouth ventilation) and compression-only techniques.
In another randomized trial involving 2,384 patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA), investigators found no difference in survival among those who received either standard or compression-only CPR.
It's important to know when you should use compression-only first aid instead of traditional CPR.
Compression-only CPR is recommended for use in cases of cardiac arrest. It's also used if a person's airway is obstructed and they're not breathing or unresponsive but breathing. Compression-only first aid has a higher survival rate than no first aid at all, so it's important that you know when to use it!
- Don't perform compression-only first aid on infants or children under the age of eight years old because their bones are still growing and may be damaged by compression.
- To properly perform compression-only first aid: kneel next to the person who needs help, place one hand on top of the other (fingers interlaced), then place both hands on either side of their chest with fingers pointing down towards their belly button; push down about one inch; repeat until paramedics arrive
Conclusion
Compression-only CPR is a lifesaving tool for anyone who wants to learn more about how to save lives in an emergency. It's easy to learn, and it can be done by anyone. If you're interested in learning more about compression-only CPR or would like to take an online course, check out ours today!