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CPR Certification and CPR Basics

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In this day and age everyone should have a good knowledge of basic CPR this articles is focused on presenting an abbreviated version of CPR basics.

There are three “Cs” of CPR which are as follows

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Check to see if the scene is safe such as chemical spillage, fire, traffic or other hazardous material. Don’t forget to ask the question about are you putting yourself in danger by helping this person. Is help available around you? Ask for as much help as possible.

Calling for help is the most important action you can take, call 911 or local emergency number. It is very important that when you call 911 accurate and complete information Is provided about the location and condition of the person.



Care is the third C, you have to give as much care as possible till EMS arrives. Follow these guidelines in providing adequate care. Make sure person is not further harmed by moving vigorously or another way. Keep monitoring the consciousness leave and breathing for the person. Find the most comfortable position and help the person relax in that position. Make sure the person is not getting chilled or over heated and reassure the person.



Adult, Child and Infant CPR

Adult CPR is quite different from child and infant CPR so it is important that appropriate techniques are followed for each type of CPR. You can get specific information about each type of CPR certification on our site.



Key Points to remember for Adult CPR

First thing you do is check the person for consciousness and call for help immediately. Make sure to open the airway and look, listen and feel for signs of breathing. Give thirty second compressions with both hands and then open and give 2 rescue breaths. Continue doing the 30 to 2 ratio until EMS arrives.



Key Points to remember for Child CPR

The first three steps of child CPR same as adult CPR that is checking for consciousness, calling for help and checking for open airway for signs of life. After you have opened the airway give 5 rescue breaths and then check for signs again. If there are no signs of life, follow with thirty chest compressions with only one hand. Continue 30 to 2 ratio until EMS arrive.



Key Points to remember for Infant CPR

In order to check for consciousness on a baby tap their foot which is different from checking the consciousness in a adult and child. After checking for consciousness, call for help, open airway check for signs of life. Give five rescue breaths then listen for signs of life. Follow this with 30 chest compression with two fingers and no as much force. Continue 30 to 2 ratio until EMS arrives.



Why should you get certified?

Being certified in CPR and First Aid doesn’t only benefit yourself, but everyone around you because you never know when CPR will be needed. The American Healthcare institute for first aid and CPR has trained thousands of people in first aid and CPR. These are the people who are dedicated to making the world a safer place for everyone!

I hope you learned some important information about CPR and hopefully you want to get certified!



About the author,

Nancy Grace is a trained CPR instructor at American Healthcare institute for CPR and First aid. She is a proud mother of two and passionate about saving lives through proper CPR training.


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