CPR + First Aid Certification Manual: CPR Introduction
- 1. CPR Introduction
- 2. Recognizing Cardiac Arrest
- 3. Positioning & Pulse Check
- 4. Compressions for Adults
- 5. Compressions for Infants & Children
- 6. Ventilation Equipment
- 7. Ventilations for Adults
- 8. Ventilations for Infants & Children
- 9. AED Usage
- 10. AED Special Circumstances
- 11. Common CPR Mistakes
- 12. CPR Conclusion
- 13. First Aid Introduction
- 14. Get to Know Your First Aid Kit
- 15. Recognition & Protective Gear
- 16. Medical Emergencies
- 17. Medical Emergencies II
- 18. Trauma Emergencies
- 19. Trauma Emergencies II
- 20. Choking
- 21. Choking Procedures for Adults & Children
- 22. Choking Procedures for Infants
- 23. Aftercare
- 24. Common First Aid Mistakes
- 25. First Aid Conclusion
- MyCPR Now™ Glossary
WHAT CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR) MEANS
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is a lifesaving technique of providing compressions and ventilations to a victim of cardiac arrest. Conventional CPR involves both chest compressions and rescue breaths, and is associated with increased survival and favorable neurologic outcomes.
HOW CHEST COMPRESSIONS & VENTILATIONS WORK
CPR works by rescuers providing chest compressions and ventilations to maximize blood and oxygen saturation to vital organs in the event of a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). Continuous chest compressions are crucial in maximizing blood flow and oxygen saturation during CPR. If CPR is administered within the first 3-5 minutes, it significantly increases survivability after a SCA by providing crucial blood flow and oxygen to the heart and brain. Compression-only CPR (COCPR) is an effective alternative for lay rescuers in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest situations.
WHY CPR MATTERS IN CARDIAC ARREST
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), “About 610,000 people die of heart disease in the United States every year–that’s 1 in every 4 deaths. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women.” Unfortunately, this statistic includes children and infants. Immediate CPR is critical in increasing the chances of survival after cardiac arrest. Activating the emergency response system is a vital component in managing cardiac arrest situations.