| Definition |
CPR is an emergency aid that involves a combination of chest compressions and breathing into the mouth of the victim to restore their heartbeat and breathing |
| Situation |
- If an individual does not respond to stimulus
- If an individual is not breathing
- If an individual has no heartbeat
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| Caused by |
- Heart attack
- Electric shock
- Drowning
- Lightning strike
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| Procedure |
- Check the victim's response by tapping his shoulder
- Open the airway by tilting his head backwards and lift his chin.
- Give 30 chest compression not more than 6 cm depth to prevent rib fracture.
- Give mouth to mouth resuscitation to supply oxygen to the victim.
- Repeat CPR until the victim revive
- Place the victim in a recovery position to avoid the victim's tongue from blocking his airway.
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| Importance |
- To restore the victim's heartbeat and breathing before the ambulance arrived.
- To save life
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