Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (C.P.R)
In this blog you will get the information related to the first aid to be provided in case of cardiac arrest. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation ( CPR ) Is an emergency procedure that combines chest compressions often with i n an effort to manually preserve intact brain function until further measures are taken to restore spontaneous blood circulation and breathing in a person who is in cardiac arrest . It is recommended in those who are unresponsive with no breathing or abnormal breathing. CPR involves artificial ventilation chest compressions for adults between 5cm (2.0in) and 6cm (2.4in) deep and at a rate of at least 100 to 120 per minute. The rescuer may also provide artificial ventilation by either exhaling air into the subject's mouth or nose or using a device that pushes air into the subject's lungs. Current recommendations place emphasis on early and high-quality chest compressions over artificial ventilation; a simplified CPR method involving chest compres