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CPR and Emergency Cardiac Care

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Check the Scene and the Victim

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Make sure the environment is safe for you and the victim. Checking ensures you do not become a victim yourself.

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Check for Breathing

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Look, listen, and feel for breathing for no more than 10 seconds. Absence of breathing requires immediate action.

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Deliver Rescue Breaths

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If the victim is not breathing, give two rescue breaths. The breaths can deliver oxygen to the lungs.

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Open the Airway

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Tilt the victim's head back and lift the chin to open the airway. An open airway is essential for breathing.

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Call for Help

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Dial emergency services or direct someone else to do so. Quick response time can be critical for survival.

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Start Chest Compressions

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Place hands on the center of the chest and push hard and fast. Compressions circulate blood to vital organs.

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Follow AED Prompts

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The AED guides you through each step. Following its prompts ensures correct and effective use.

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Continue CPR

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Alternate 30 chest compressions with two rescue breaths. Continued CPR increases the chance of survival.

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Minimize Interruptions

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Limit pauses in chest compressions to increase the chance of survival. Consistent compressions sustain blood flow.

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Check Pulse

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Occasionally check for a pulse to determine if the heart is beating effectively. Absence of a pulse may mean CPR should continue.

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Reassess Victim

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Regularly check for signs of life and normal breathing. Recognition of changes can alter care steps.

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Use of AED

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If available, apply an Automated External Defibrillator as soon as possible. AED can restore a normal heart rhythm.

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Handover to Professionals

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When emergency services arrive, provide a clear handover. Accurate information is crucial for ongoing care.

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Comfort and Reassure

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If the patient becomes conscious, comfort them and keep them still. Preventing further injury and reducing anxiety is important.

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Resume CPR after AED

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After an AED shock, or if no shock is advised, resume CPR immediately. CPR maintains circulation after a shock.

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