Adult CPR

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Performing Adult CPR: Vital Steps and Guidelines

1. Checking for Responsiveness

Initiate Adult CPR by assessing patient responsiveness:

Attempt to rouse the patient.
If unresponsive, proceed immediately.

2. Contacting Emergency Services

Call for professional assistance:

Contact the emergency services without delay.

3. Assessing Breathing

Evaluate the patient's breathing:

Check for breathing for up to 10 seconds.
Ensure a clear airway.

4. Chest Compressions

Perform effective chest compressions:

Administer 30 compressions in the chest's centre.
Maintain a rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute.
Reach a compression depth of 5 to 6 cm.
Ensure even speed on both compression and release.
Compressions should follow a regular interval.

5. Rescue Breaths

Provide essential rescue breaths:

Open the airway using the head tilt and chin lift technique.
Squeeze the soft part of the nose.
Seal your mouth around the victim's and deliver a gentle breath for approximately one second or until chest rise is observed.

6. Compressions to Breaths Cycle

Repeat the cycle of compressions and breaths:

Continue until an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) or the emergency services arrive.
Minimize the pause between compressions and breaths, allowing a maximum of a 10-second break in compression.
Ensure a continuous supply of oxygen-rich blood circulation.

7. Latest CPR Guidelines

Stay updated with the latest CPR guidelines:

The current guidelines are based on the 2021 UK and European Resuscitation Council guidelines.
The next scheduled update is planned for October 2025.

Learning Outcomes:

IPOSi Unit four LO3.1, 3.2 & 3.3
IPOSi Unit two LO1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2 & 2.3

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