What is CPR and how to perform it? [Little tips]
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0.000 HBDWhat is CPR and how to perform it? [Little tips]
***What CPR stands for?*** **CPR** stands for *Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation* and is a lifesaving strategy helpful in an emergency situation to save a life. Untrained onlookers and restorative staff alike — start **CPR** with chest compressions. It is always to accomplish something than to do nothing at all in case you're frightful that your insight or capacity. Bear in mind, the distinction between your accomplishing something and doing nothing could be somebody's life. ***Why do I choose this topic*** There are few reasons that involved and the main reasons are I want to educate those who do not know about CPR. If more people know about CPR will save more lives and able to save the loved one while waiting for the ambulance. I have gone through many Rescue Training Camp together with my friends from *Yayasan Sunbeams Home*. Below was one of our's trainer. **This was one of our trainer call David J Stewart** https://i.imgsafe.org/45/4575962fa2.jpeg [Image source](https://scontent.fkul8-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/21272280_1501472763262383_3555295941295473654_n.jpg?oh=dbd58617a4b6252cb9ba23b46957eaed&oe=5AB914C3) **One of our's CPR Training in Port Dickson** William was doing a CPR. https://i.imgsafe.org/45/4562009d27.jpeg [Image source](https://scontent.fkul8-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/12644878_216124428732023_7009025676563926414_n.jpg?oh=15920760dd32a3dd925256ecae7eea2f&oe=5AFD20AF) ***How to perform CPR?*** Here are the steps to perform a CPR. Just remember this short frame called ***DR.ABC***. https://i.imgsafe.org/45/4596f856c3.jpeg [Image source](https://i.imgsafe.org/45/4596f856c3.jpeg) * **Danger** Check the encompassing is it safe for the victim. A check does there any electric wire exhausted of flame. Ensure that not many people surround the victim. * **Respond** Is the victim conscious or unconscious? If the victim seems like unconscious then ask loudly, "Are you OK?" If the victim doesn't respond, ask someone to call the local emergency number and start with CPR. * **Compressions** (1) Put the victim on a firm surface. (2) Place your knee near the victim's neck or shoulder. https://i.imgsafe.org/45/45a29e6ea0.jpeg [Image source](https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/pages/conditions.aspx?hwid=zm2273) (3) Place the palm of one of your hand in the centre of the chest which is in between the nipples. (4) Stay in that straight position and push down using your upper body's weight. Continue it until the emergency medical person takes over. https://i.imgsafe.org/59/599b582e7a.jpeg [Image source](https://www.webmd.com/first-aid/cpr-in-adults-positioning-your-hands-for-chest-compressions) * **Airway** Open the victim's airway using the head-tilt, chin-lift manoeuvre. Put your palm on the victim's forehead and gently tilt the head back. Then with the other hand, gently lift the chin forward to open the airway. https://i.imgsafe.org/45/45b7f2a26e.jpeg [Image source](http://www.firstaidforfree.com/a-guide-to-airway-management-for-first-aiders-and-responders) * **Breathing** Rescue breathing had two ways which are mouth-to-mouth breathing or mouth-to-nose breathing. If the mouth is seriously injured or can't be opened, you may use mouth-to-nose breathing. https://i.imgsafe.org/45/45c2347b83.jpeg [Image source](https://headandcspine.weebly.com/cab.html) *Conclusion, with these steps will help you to make the CPR process more easier. If have any mistake feel free to leave a comment below.*