How to perform CPR - A Step-by-Step Guide
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- This instructional demonstration video provides a detailed step-by-step guide on how to perform CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) when someone has stopped breathing, or their heartbeat has stopped, developed in partnership with Response for Life.
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We have had many comments on our video expressing disappointment that it features ads. We agree that CPR is vital knowledge that can be life-saving knowledge in an emergency. Unfortunately, our efforts to turn off ads for this video may not always work. Their appearance in this video is beyond our control.
We have uploaded our CPR Guide to Vimeo which will not play ads before or during the video if you like to bookmark this for future viewing: vimeo.com/787753102
and have a written guide with FAQs here: www.victorchang.edu.au/cpr - Best wishes, the VCCRI Communications team
Why are there ads on this?
If any video in the world deserves a add its a video like this man why you complaining.
@@familiaralias104Hello,
Thank you for watching our video and for your feedback - and we agree! With respect to the vitally important information in this video, and the potential to be useful in emergency situations, we have made the setting changes to turn off ads on our content.
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That’s what I’m testing
Because your a cheapskate and you don’t have a CZcams Premium subscription
@@lachydorian7325 i actually pressed every cpr video I could find and this is the only one that plays ads. such a disappointment
I am a 16 year old and i had been wanting to learn CPR since i was little and this is so helpful my mom used to have problems and there were risks of her going unconscious so i vowed to learn thank you ❤ i hope its never necessary but if it is i would be happy to help someone
Thank you so much for your comment Brittany, we're happy to hear you found our video informative and empowering. If you have access to it, we would also recommend in-person CPR training to accompany the knowledge you have gained from this video. CPR saves lives, the more people able and willing to perform CPR in our communities in cases of emergency, the better. Thank you again.
you take in more than you think ive been in that situation where ive had to do it on someone and i did my first aid training years ago and thought i forgotten it all until it came time where i had to do it my adrenaline was going everyone else was panicking i kept calm managed to save the guys life always remember bullshit baffles brains chat about random stuff to keep the person your giving first aid too calm as possible.
Thank you.. It is a good video, and explained the procedure very well... I am a fire & rescue officer, working in KERALA FIRE & RESCUE SERVICES, INDIA...I have given so many schools, colleges students in awerness Classes and demonstrations in first aid like CPR, Dr. Hemlich method for chocking etc... Now a days some professionals not prefer Rescue Breath, especially AFTER THE COVID PERIOD.
Thank you for your comment. Compression-only CPR is the recommended CPR technique for untrained bystanders. There are several reasons for this, including an increased willingness for a bystander to perform compression-only CPR and the elimination of any confusion around how to accurately perform rescue breaths. Compressions alone can still significantly increase the person’s chances of survival.
Thank you for the video! Although I’m still in 8th grade, I’m really into medical practice since I was little. I’m in a rescue club in my school and I’ve learned a lot of basic first aid and now how to do CPR. This video was really helpful so again I’m really appreciative for you posting this video!!! Sending all the love from Japan💙💙💙
Thank Naoki for your kind comment. Your community is lucky to have someone so dedicated to helping to others in times of need.
I'm a caregiver student and it's really help me a lot to learn more about CPR,thank you so much for this informative video ❤
Thank you for your kind comment, we're so glad to be of assistance. CPR confidence saves lives!
This is wonderful opportunity it really help people out from the street and stress
Ain’t no way I got 2 unskippable ads on this!! RIP Grandpa 🙏🏻
Hello Joe,
We agree that CPR is vital knowledge that can be life-saving knowledge in an emergency. Unfortunately, we are unable to turn off ads for this video. We currently do not monetise any of our content on CZcams and their appearance on this video is beyond our control.
We have uploaded our CPR Guide to Vimeo which will not play ads before or during the video if you like to bookmark this for future viewing: vimeo.com/787753102
Best wishes, the VCCRI Communications team
@@VictorChangInstitute I understand, it is out of your control. No problem; I commend you for bringing such important information to people.
@@joe1rooney1 Thank you kindly Joe
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great work
Thank you, very informative!
You're very welcome
This is quite educative. Thank you 🎉
You're very welcome
It was really a very informative video one can save live during emergencies.......... . In our INDIA 102 and 112 are the emergency numbers..
Perfect way of demonstration and teaching the CPR ! Thanks a lot,🙏
Thank you so much
Yes 💫👍
No it isn't, for a start off the person needs to be on a solid surface, no use trying this if the person is unconscious on the bed, also the line of the chest should be measured under the arm pits, don't just start pushing on the sternum, also 3 lots of 6 compression then try mouth to mouth, two breaths, making sure to pinch the nose, then carry on with the 6 compression, make sure the airways aren't blocked with false teeth, etc, put your hand on the chin and pull back so that the air ways are clear, and the neck isn't bent.
This is very helpful Thank you
Thank you Lena, you are very welcome
Very helpful 👌
Thank you it was very informational
You're very welcome
Lots of thanks for this vital video❤
You're very welcome, thank you for watching our video
Nice ...its more lesson and its help my work as acaregiver..
Thank you for this video. This is going to help me with my CPR class at college
You're very welcome Allison, best of luck with your class - CPR saves lives ❤
Thank You so much..
Nice video 🥰🥰🥳your video is so cool, honestly CPR is such a difficult test man , really don’t know what to do but I’m never losing hope.😊😊😊😊
Amazing and educative 👏👏👏👏
Thank you for your kind comment, we're happy to hear you found it helpful.
thanks for this. love from a small indian village.
Thank you
Helps greatly. Thank
You are very welcome
nice ads
They already dead by the time the ad is over
Hello Edward,
Thank you for watching our video and for your feedback. With respect to the vitally important information in this video, and the potential to be useful in emergency situations, we have made the setting changes to turn off ads on our content.
Some recent feedback from other viewers suggests they may still be playing during this video - unfortunately, this is beyond our control. We currently do not monetise any of our content on CZcams, and are not able to do anything further to stop ads from appearing.
Best wishes, the VCCRI Communications team
The 2 unskippable ads: 💀💀
Hello,
Thank you for watching our video and for your feedback. With respect to the vitally important information in this video, and the potential to be useful in emergency situations, we have made the setting changes to turn off ads on our content.
Your recent feedback suggests they may still be playing during this video - unfortunately, this is beyond our control. We currently do not monetise any of our content on CZcams, and are not able to do anything further to stop ads from appearing.
Best wishes, the VCCRI Communications team
Hello,
We have uploaded our CPR Guide to Vimeo which will not play ads before or during the video if you like to bookmark this for future viewing: vimeo.com/787753102
Best wishes, the VCCRI Communications team
Hello
Thank you ❤
You are very welcome Lakshmi
Thank you.
You're very welcome Marilyn
thanks for the vid
You're very welcome!
Thanks for info
You're very welcome
Great very useful
Very welcome Owen!
Thanks for this vedio
You're very welcome
The recommended CPR rate is thirty compressions followed by two breaths.
great
Wow first time i saw here.....this is really helpful vedio thanx♥️😊
You're very welcome Deepika
Is a great movie, thanks
You're very welcome!
Thank you so much, little Caesar's... for giving an ad..
Hello,
Thank you for watching our video and for your feedback. We agree that CPR is vital knowledge that can be life-saving knowledge in an emergency. Unfortunately, we are unable to turn off ads for this video. We currently do not monetise any of our content on CZcams and their appearance on this video is beyond our control.
We have uploaded our CPR Guide to Vimeo which will not play ads before or during the video if you like to bookmark this for future viewing: vimeo.com/787753102
Best wishes, the VCCRI Communications team
Perfect video
We can save the people
Thank you for your comment Mary, CPR saves lives!💗
Thank s❤❤
Need to mention that the ratio is 30 compressions:2 breaths
I am a foster parent in a foster care home for children. Thanks for this useful video.
You're very welcome Xavier
0:25 😅@@VictorChangInstitute0:24
I have a question about the zipper shouldn't we open it up before cpr as it can cause a harm for the patient ? Thank you for informative demonstration
Hello nice video to me and it make me more learning, but what about checking of Carrotid artery pulse ?
Hello, Thank you for watching our video and for your question. We have reached out to Julia Zuza from Response for Life on your behalf and she shares the following advice: "The current Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines do not require bystanders to check for the victim’s pulse." We hope this helps.
Best wishes, the VCCRI Communications Team
Thank s
You're very welcome
CZcams deserves to go to the 9th layer of hell for putting ads on this
Thanks for this instruction...I'm Mary Serrano, try to learn how CPR in emergency situation used
You're very welcome Mary, thank you for watching our video
*People literally dying*
CZcams: here is a 2 minute ad
I am confused about the rescue breaths like we have to do foo or haa . I know its a ridiculous question but i need to know that
Can you give a song that have the same beat as the beats per minute of the cpr so i could remember the rythm correctly?
Hello, Thank you for your question. 'Stayin' Alive' by the Bee Gees is a popular recommendation to help you keep the correct rhythm for CPR. We hope this helps.
Should I pull the person from off a bed onto the floor (because it is solid) for more effective compressions?
@@mariacarreno-er5bkThis is actually somewhat wrong. Studies done show that compressions done on a soft surface will only differ 2-3mm.
Wait I thought giving rescue breathes is not recommended anymore?
Hello, Thank for watching our video. Compression-only CPR is the preferred CPR technique for untrained bystanders. There are several reasons for this, including an increased willingness for a bystander to perform compression-only CPR and the elimination of any confusion around how to accurately perform rescue breaths. Compressions alone can still significantly increase the person’s chances of survival.
good
Thank you!
It olways helps and adviceable with assesment of CAB than ABC for an unresponsive patient so that if CPR needs to be started there is no delay
Imagine someone in ur family or a friend has a heart attack and u need this video, but there r ads.
Hello,
Thank you for watching our video and for your feedback. We agree that CPR is vital knowledge that can be life-saving knowledge in an emergency. Unfortunately, we are unable to turn off ads for this video. We currently do not monetise any of our content on CZcams and their appearance on this video is beyond our control.
We have uploaded our CPR Guide to Vimeo which will not play ads before or during the video if you like to bookmark this for future viewing: vimeo.com/787753102
Best wishes, the VCCRI Communications team
I have a question: What if something is actually stuck in the throat when your checking the airway. What do you do?
The hemlock miniver
Heimlich Maneuver
Who knee a domino ad would kill my brother 💀
@@Celery_Sti how can you perform Heimlich manuver in an unconscious patient
If unconscious, chest compression is applied
So when I was in high school back in 1975, so I was in health class so they had a CPR manikin then I breathe inside of his mouth so I made the needle go all the way back and I failed CPR class
Thank you i want to help sick animals and help people immediately
Then look for a possibility to learn First Aid in School, ask your teachers about it for example. Also Organisations like St. Johns Ambulance in England, Hato Hone St. John in New Zealand, or the Red cross near you, are organisations where you can often volunteer and help out others, even at a young age. Have fun👍🏻
How many compressions do you need to make before (and after) breaths in persons mouth ?
Thank you !
30
Spot on @@Camilla-kt7qh! The recommended ratio is 30 chest compressions followed by 2 rescue breaths (if able). You can find more answers to commonly asked question about CPR here: www.victorchang.edu.au/cpr
We hope this helps. Best wishes, the VCCRI Communications team
CZcams is so greedy there putting ads on this video without permission
How do you offer one breath? just inhale or exhale ?
Exhale your breath into the persons mouth
Hi, can I ask for permission to use this video during internal H&S training?
Hello Joanna,
Thank you for watching our video and for your question. As it is an internal event that is fine, just please credit us appropriately and use our CZcams link for your training.
You can find more information on CPR and FAQs answered on our website: www.victorchang.edu.au/cpr
Best wishes, the VCCRI Communications team
This may be sad or funny depending on how you think about it. You're supposed to sing "another one bites the dust" for the timing of the compressions. Hope that helps and thank you for the video!
Hi Regina, Thank you for watching our video and for your comment. Yes, there a few songs that can help with achieving the correct timing for compressions. One that is often mentioned alongside CPR is 'Stayin' Alive' by The Bee Gees. Best wishes, the VCCRI Communications team
What can you do if a person have large breasts
@@BernadethaLucas Thanks for your question. There is no difference when performing CPR for a man or woman. Some considerations when performing CPR may include the removal of the underwire bra if the use of an AED is required.
Research has shown that bystanders are less likely to perform CPR on women than they are on men due to concerns over inappropriate touching, fear of causing injury and poor awareness of cardiac arrest in women. Though these concerns are understandable, it is best to assume the person is in cardiac arrest and requires urgent assistance.
We hope this helps.
How hard tho is my question especially on say a 80 year old that already has several stents I'm 6'1 170lbs and fairly muscular so wouldn't want to hurt more than help so my question should be more can I hurt someone more than help in a bad situation?
I'm doing a course right now. The answer to that is "better hurt than dead."
@@valerievankerckhove9325 true
if you arent breaking ribs, you arent doing it right. use force.
nope , life savings measures first unless the person has a DNR . Also broken ribs are nothing compared to brain damage or death .
what makes me scared is the thought of pushing too hard and braking any bones. How much pressure can the chest withstand? if i push 1/3rd of the chests diameter wont cause any bones to brake?
Hi Tina, Thank you for watching our video and for your question. Ribs can break during CPR but do heal, restarting the patient's heart is vitally important.
"Saw someone's dying😨😨😨😨"
"Opened this video on YT hoping to save him 😌"
"15sec ad💃💃💃
Hello,
Thank you for watching our video. We agree that CPR is vital knowledge that can be life-saving knowledge in an emergency. Unfortunately, we are unable to turn off ads for this video. We currently do not monetise any of our content on CZcams and their appearance on this video is beyond our control.
We have uploaded our CPR Guide to Vimeo which will not play ads before or during the video if you like to bookmark this for future viewing: vimeo.com/787753102
Best wishes, the VCCRI Communications team
You must also check the pulse while checking the breathing for not more than 10 seconds, from the beginning you didn't check the pulse if positive or negative. If positive pulse but negative breathing just perform only rescue breathing
Pulse checking is not recommended according to ERC BLS Standards. AHA Algorithms can differ.
@@thomasb.581 American heart association is very standard
How can you determine if negative pulse without checking, because you can not perform chest compression if positive pulse
@@ane7437Yes it is, but that's in Amercia. ILCOR has many Organisations in it, for example the ERC, the European Resuscitation Council, as well as the Australian and New Zealand Committee on Resuscitation (ARC) whose BLS steps this Video is based on I believe. So there are different standards in the world and that's good as different environments require different actions and offer different health systems and care possibilities. In some International Algorithms, checking the pulse is not recommended as First Responders without training might misinterpret a pulse or think one exists while there is no palpable pulse. But if you learned to check a pulse, do so and stick to your local guidelines. Have a nice day.👍🏻
@@ane7437 This Video does not show AHA standards. This is the Standard of Australian BLS. THE European Resuscitation Council has similar standards. Untrained first responders or for personell that isn't trained in palpating a pulse is supposed to assume that a person that is not responding and that is not breathing is in cardiac arrest and that their heart is not beating. This might not be the case in all patients for example early opioid overdoses. If personnel is trained to check a pulse, they can do so but it isn't regularly taught in First Aid lectures for example in Germany or England. Have a nice day.👍🏻
What if you do the CPR on ok person ? Can you do this experiment on living person
Thank you for watching our video and for your question. CPR is needed when a person is unconscious, breathing abnormally (e.g. gasping for air or grunting), or not breathing. To protect bystanders who are acting in good faith, all Australian states and territories have Good Samaritan legislation. It is not recommended to practice CPR on someone who is not presenting as described above. We hope this helps.
I was searching for the song called cpr and found this
my friend died due to the ad i had to watch 0/10 wouldn’t recommend
Hello I'm taking CPR this Friday at santa fe college
That's great. We hope you learn a lot and feel confident, if you are ever required to offer assistance. CPR saves lives.
I have to take CPR and first ad for Direct care
You must also check the pulse while checking the breathing for not more than 10 seconds
It is not recommended to check for a pulse according to ERC BLS Algorithms. AHA Algorithms may differ.👍🏻
Thank you for watching our video and for your comment. We have reached out to Julia Zuza from Response for Life on your behalf and she shares the following advice: "The current Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines do not require bystanders to check for the victim’s pulse." We hope this helps.
Best wishes, the VCCRI Communications Team
Hello can I ask what you say the next of saddenly collapse and ___?
Hello Nilda, thank you for watching our video and for your question. At the beginning of the video Julia's sentence ends with "...and they don't seem to be responsive." We have prepared captions for this video too so if there are other parts you need clarity on they may help. Best wishes, the VCCRI Communications team
How many compressions between rescue breaths?
The recommended ratio is 30 chest compressions followed by 2 rescue breaths (if able). You can find more answers to commonly asked question about CPR here: www.victorchang.edu.au/cpr
We hope this helps. Best wishes, the VCCRI Communications team
What about circulation we don't check?
Hello Mulatwa, Thank you for wathcing our video and for your question. You can find answers to frequently asked questions about CPR here: www.victorchang.edu.au/cpr
We hope this helps
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Step1 :check for danger
Step 2:check for response
Step3: send for help or call 000
Step4: open their airway
Step5: check for breathing
Step6: start CPR
Check for pulse.
@@MonicalalaIt is not recommended to check for a pulse according to ERC BLS Algorithms. AHA Algorithms may differ.👍🏻
Im not clear about the place where to push
Hello,
Thank you for watching our video and for your question. Julia Zuza from Response for Life advises to locate where to push on the person's chest, place your pointer fingers in their underarms, then bring your pointer fingers together across the chest to find the centre. You can watch a demonstration of her finding this position on the mannequin at 1:35. We hope this helps. Best wishes, the VCCRI Communications team
@@VictorChangInstitute that was said in the video and some are still confused... at the arm pit? That seems quite high, plz be more specific. Thank you
Before doing Chest Compression: one should Check for Breathing and Pulse simultaneously in not less than 5 seconds and not more than 10seconds. If theres no pluse or not breathing normally or only gasping; Chest Compression should be started immediately!
Thank you for watching our video and for your comment John. The current Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines do not require bystanders to check for the victim’s pulse and advise to follow the DRSABCD: www.victorchang.edu.au/cpr
Best wishes, the VCCRI Communications team
I noticed you went through the ABC check before the CPR started ,but missed the C check
Checking a pulse in C, Circulation is not recommended in ERC BLS Algorithms. AHA Algorithms may differ.👍🏻
What happens in a situation where you are trying to help a stranger and can't really do the breath thing, cus of the recent covid-19 cases
I’ve heard that the breath thing is actually not necessary
@@nothingtoseehere7554 Yeah, just do chest compressions.
Hello, Thank you for watching our video and for your question. Compression-only CPR is the recommended CPR technique for untrained bystanders. There are several reasons for this, including an increased willingness for a bystander to perform compression-only CPR and the elimination of any confusion around how to accurately perform rescue breaths. Compressions alone can still significantly increase the person’s chances of survival. We hope this helps.
Someones life is on the line and you’re worried about catching a mild illness? Priorities all fucked up
@@MP-kd3wo its a reasonable question.
How many thrusts per minute?
100-120
wheres the part where we would check for the pulse?
Thank you for watching our video and for your question. We have reached out to Julia Zuza from Response for Life on your behalf and she shares the following advice: "The current Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines do not require bystanders to check for the victim’s pulse." We hope this helps.
How many compressions to 2 breaths?
Hello, Thank you for watching our video and for your question. We reached out to Julia from Response for Life on your behalf and she shares the following advice: "The current Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines for CPR is 30 chest compressions and 2 rescue breaths". We hope this helps. Best wishes, the VCCRI Communications team
How many compressions vs breaths
Hello, Thank you for watching our video and for your question. 30 chest compressions should be followed by two rescue breaths (if able). Best wishes, the VCCRI Communications Team
How long should one do this for? Until professional help arrives? Thanks.
Hello Sebastian, Thank you for watching our video and for your question. We have reached out to Julia Zuza from Response for Life on your behalf and she shares the following message for you: "Stop CPR once the person becomes responsive or normal breathing returns. You can also stop CPR once the paramedics arrive and advise they will take over. If you are becoming tired performing CPR, instruct a bystander to provide support if available." Best wishes, the VCCRI Communications team
@@VictorChangInstitute Thank you so much for taking the time to reply! Much appreciated.
If you are the certified person for an outing that goes hours away from possible medical treatment they teach you to how to decide not to administer CPR in certain situations. This is because once you start CPR you should never stop unless the person becomes responsive or paramedics arrive. And they almost never become responsive from just cpr except in electric shock and lightning strike situations.
So if you start CPR be prepared to never stop.
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I am 22 years old and I am applying for jobs at a Home Health Aide agency and I to go out to tampa florida on thursday and know to how to perform cpr on a dummy doll. Then I get my cpr license and certificate.
Best of luck with your training Alicen - always fantastic to have more people in the community trained in this life-saving skill!
But how many reps to breaths ratio?
The recommended ratio is 30 chest compressions followed by 2 rescue breaths (if able). You can find more answers to commonly asked question about CPR here: www.victorchang.edu.au/cpr
We hope this helps. Best wishes, the VCCRI Communications team
Initiate CPR if the person is unconscious and not breathing ‘normally’
if a patient doesn't not respond after done 5 times of doing cpr what I'm going to do the patient again
Hello Andreas, Thank you for watching our video. CPR should be continued until the person becomes responsive or normal breathing returns. You can also stop CPR once the paramedics arrive and advise they will take over. If you are becoming tired performing CPR, instruct a bystander to provide support if available. We hope this helps.
When someone suddenly collapse and unresponsive then you look for CPR tutorial video, but there are Ads 🙏🏻 let’s pray their heart can wait for the Ads
Hello,
Thank you for watching our video and for your feedback. We agree that CPR is vital knowledge that can be life-saving knowledge in an emergency. Unfortunately, we are unable to turn off ads for this video. We currently do not monetise any of our content on CZcams and their appearance on this video is beyond our control.
We have uploaded our CPR Guide to Vimeo which will not play ads before or during the video if you like to bookmark this for future viewing: vimeo.com/787753102
Best wishes, the VCCRI Communications team
check for pulse?
Hello Jason, Thank you for watching our video and for your question. We have reached out to Julia Zuza from Response for Life on your behalf and she shares the following advice: "The current Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines do not require bystanders to check for the victim’s pulse." We hope this helps.
Best wishes, the VCCRI Communications Team
I work at a children's home in south Africa and if there was a cure for HIV, I thank I would literally cry my eyes out for a week straight!🩸 so many precious little lives. born with this horrible disease. Thank you for your research and please don't sell out to big pharma!🙏 I am begging you..
What if sombody haves drugs on there mouth what do you do then
In case of blood, vomit or other fluids on the face of the patient, make sure you wear gloves as always, keep the patients Airway clear from his own tongue as well as vomit/blood and use a CPR/Rescue mask. They are available Online as well.👍🏻
What is the meaning of C P R
Hello, Thank you for your question. CPR stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation. You can learn more about CPR on our website: www.victorchang.edu.au/cpr. Best wishes, VCCRI Communications Team
Strange! You did not mention how many chest compressions and breaths to do.
The recommended ratio is 30 chest compressions followed by 2 rescue breaths (if able). You can find more answers to commonly asked question about CPR here: www.victorchang.edu.au/cpr
Best wishes, the VCCRI Communications team
My friend is dying and I got 2 unskipable ads
Wow.... fly high, may they rest in peace 🕊
My friend : about to die
Me : searching on youtube how to save him
The 2 unskippable 30 second adds
Hello,
Thank you for watching our video and for your feedback. We agree that CPR is vital knowledge that can be life-saving knowledge in an emergency. Unfortunately, we are unable to turn off ads for this video. We currently do not monetise any of our content on CZcams and their appearance on this video is beyond our control.
We have uploaded our CPR Guide to Vimeo which will not play ads before or during the video if you like to bookmark this for future viewing: vimeo.com/787753102
Best wishes, the VCCRI Communications team
Shouldn't you check for a pulse to.
Hello Jahman, Thank you for watching our video and for your question. We have reached out to Julia Zuza from Response for Life on your behalf and she shares the following advice: "The current Australian Resuscitation Council guidelines do not require bystanders to check for the victim’s pulse." We hope this helps.
Best wishes, the VCCRI Communications Team
Yes check for pulse don’t listen to them if they have a pulse there is no reason to do cpr yes it is absolutely necessary to check for a pulse !
@@maddog980 if a person is not breathing , they will stop having a pulse extremely soon . Now if it as a child /newborn , you deliver rescue breaths rescue breaths first cuz respiratory arrest is much more common . Without rescue breaths, you are pulseless within minutes . In adults however respiratory arrests are way harder to come by . And if you have stopped breathing due to an respiratory arrest first you try to remove whatever is obstructing the airway , if not , you start cpr , cuz help is at least 10-12 minutes out and the person is going to be pulseless in less then a minute or 2 .
If the airways aren't obstructed , you check for 10 seconds , no breaths , no pulse - more likely cardiac arrest you start cpr.
@@intromed1395 yes respiratory arrest is very sinister especially in pediatrics .Let me reword my comment if someone has a good healthy pulse there is no reason to start compressions. If someone’s pulse rate drops to a super low level then you should start cpr. But it’s important to confirm it before you start because they can have a altered mental status for other reasons
@@intromed1395 it’s also not recommended to remove something from the airway unless you can visually see it and you can remove it because you can pose the risk of pushing it down further into their airway