How CPR is performed?
The basic steps of CPR are the same for adults and older children. The steps involved in CPR are known as DRSABCD:
- D – Danger: Before starting the CPR, ensure that you are at a safe place, away from any danger
- R – Response: Check the response from a person by speaking loudly.
- S – Send for help: Send anyone for medical help or call the hospital.
- A – Airways: Open the airways (nose, mouth, and throat) and check for any blockage.
- B – Breathing: Check for breathing. Is it normal or not? In any case, start CPR without delay.
- C –CPR: It consists of 30 compressions and 2 mouth-to-mouth. It can be performed by anyone, either a bystander or a trained professional.
- D – Defibrillator
Full Form of CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)
CPR stands for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. CPR is an emergency live saving technique that combines chest compressions and rescue breathing(mouth-to-mouth). Here, cardio means ‘heart’, pulmonary means ‘lungs’, and resuscitation stands for ‘revival’. The procedure is performed to maintain oxygen and blood flow when the heart suddenly stops beating(cardiac arrest). It should be given immediately to increase the chances of survival. CPR is most commonly performed in case of cardiac arrest, electric shock, drowning, etc.
Dr.Kouwenhoven, Dr. Safar, and Dr. Jude invented the technique of CPR in 1960 by combining mouth-to-mouth resuscitation and chest compressions.