268664 346 First Aid & Safety Life-Saving Techniques true Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:47:34 -0800 /system/videos/6/96/06/27/270696.flv red,cross,cpr,compression-only,giving,performing,techniques,first,aid,life-saving,chocking,cardiac,heart,attack How To Perform Compression-Only CPR (with the American Red Cross) http://www.howcast.com/videos/268664-How-To-Perform-CompressionOnly-CPR http://www.howcast.com/videos/268664-How-To-Perform-CompressionOnly-CPR/edit approved 155 1280 720 <object width="425" height="273" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=268664"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=268664" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="273" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 5 AmericanRedCross http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/268664/perform_compressiononly_cpr_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg 708 false false false 100973 0 24 Warning Whenever possible, be sure to use personal protective equipment such as disposable gloves when providing emergency care.

]]> 100974 1 31 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/268664/31.jpg Act immediately! If you see an adult or adolescent suddenly collapse, check the scene for safety and then see if the person responds to you by tapping them on the shoulder and shouting, “Are you okay?”

]]> 100975 2 43 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/268664/43.jpg Call 9-1-1 If they don’t respond, call or send someone to call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number right away.

]]> 100976 3 51 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/268664/51.jpg Check for normal breathing Open the airway by tilting their head back and lifting the chin up, and briefly check for normal breathing. Look to see if the chest rises and falls, listen for breathing, and feel for breathing on the side of your face.

]]> 100977 4 64 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/268664/64.jpg Get into position If the person is not breathing, prepare to give them chest compressions: Kneel beside them and put the heel of one hand on the center of their chest. Place your other hand over that hand, lacing your fingers together. Position your shoulders directly over your hands, keeping your arms straight and your fingers off the chest.

]]> 100978 5 81 Tip Loosen or remove clothing if it gets in the way of giving deep compressions in the middle of the chest.

]]> 100979 6 88 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/268664/88.jpg Begin chest compressions Push down on the chest fast and deep – about two inches – then let the chest rise completely before pressing down again. Don’t take your hands off the chest, just your weight.

]]> 100980 7 99 Tip Chest compressions keep blood containing vital oxygen flowing throughout the body.

]]> 100981 8 105 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/268664/105.jpg Keep going! Keep going. Do not stop or interrupt compressions until the person shows an obvious sign of life, like normal breathing; the scene becomes unsafe; an automated external defibrillator, or AED, is ready; you’re too exhausted to continue; or a trained responder arrives and takes over.

]]> 100982 9 122 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/268664/122.jpg Take a class Get training – and encourage others to do so – by taking an American Red Cross health and safety course. Knowing full CPR – chest compressions and breaths – will enable you to help in other emergencies, such as those that involve infants and children. Every household should have at least one person trained in lifesaving skills.

]]> 100983 10 141 Fact Most people who survive a cardiac emergency are helped by a bystander.

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