#14 Every Person Must know How to do CPR
CPR is a procedure done to restart a heart of a person when it suddenly stops. This procedure should be started as early as possible when you see no pulse (carotid pulse) and no respiration in the victim ( NOTE: The person should not have any other emergencies such as bleeding). CPR is done by providing chest compressions and rescue breaths in a constant ratio. Proper technique and help at the earliest can save a life. Checking for the carotid pulse The ratio of giving CPR is 30:2 , in which 30 is the number of chest compression and 2 is the number of rescue breath given by the rescuer. The ratio of 30:2 is when there is only one rescuer per victim. If there are two rescuers per victim then the ratio changes as 15:2 , in which 15 is the number of chest compression and 2 is the number of rescue breath given by the rescuer. Before starting CPR, check: Is the environment safe for the person? Is the person conscious or unconscious? If the person appears unconscious, tap or