Basic and advanced cardiopulmonary resuscitation
It is helpful in medical emergencies like heart attacks or drowning when breathing is absent.
Basic CPR
- Lay person on back & open airway
- Check to breathe
- 30 chest compressions
- Two rescue breaths by mouth or airbag
- Repeat until ambulance/ medical help arrives.
Advanced CPR It is performed by a trained medical team to stabilize the patient before transferring them to a medical facility.
The steps involved are:
- Defibrillation
- ECG
- Give IV or medications.
