One Earth Events Guide to:Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Remember that Every person out there can save a life, its a case of if they do or do not do CPR. The question is could you live with the guilt f you didn't try?

Below are the most up to date instructions:

• If you have someone with you, send them to dial 112 for an ambulance immediately.
• If you are alone dial 112 for an ambulance immediately and then return to help the casualty.

Give 30 chest compressions

• Place heel of your hand in the centre of the chest.
• Place other hand on top and interlock fingers.
• Keeping your arms straight and your fingers off the chest, press down by 4-5cms. then release the pressure, keeping your hands in place.
• Repeat the compressions 30 times, at a rate of 100 per minute.

Give 2 rescue breaths.

• Ensure the airway is open.
• Pinch nose firmly closed.
• Take a deep breath and seal your lips around the casualty’s mouth.
• Blow into the mouth until the chest rises.
• Remove your mouth and allow the chest to fall.
• Repeat once more.

Continue resuscitation, 30 compressions to 2 Rescue Breaths.

Do not stop unless:

• Emergency help arrives and takes over.
• The casualty breathes normally or
• You become so exhausted that you cannot carry on.

These guidelines may help you save a Life, if you are not confident enough to try and do this then why not take a course in CPR with an organisation like the British Red Cross