CPR: Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation — Reference Guide

CPR - Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation

For Adults, Children & Babies

? Start CPR if the person is:

Unresponsive
Not breathing or only gasping

?‍♂️ ADULT CPR (18+)

1️⃣ Check Response & Breathing

?‍♂️ Tap shoulders and shout
Open airway (tilt head back, lift chin)
? Look, ? listen, ? feel for breath (10 seconds max)

2️⃣ Call 999 ?

? Ask someone to get help and an AED ⚡
If alone, use speaker mode and continue CPR

3️⃣ Begin CPR ?

Chest Compressions:
- ✋ Hands in centre of chest
- ? Push 5–6 cm deep, ⏱️ 100–120 per minute
Rescue Breaths (if trained):
- Pinch nose, seal mouth, blow air
- ?️ Watch chest rise

4️⃣ Continue ?

? Repeat 30:2 until help arrives or the person wakes up

? CHILD CPR (1–18)

1️⃣ Check Response & Breathing

? Tap shoulder, shout name
Open airway (tilt head back, lift chin)
??? Assess breathing

2️⃣ Call 999 ?

? Alone? Do CPR for 1 minute first
? Someone with you? Get them to call for help and AED ⚡

3️⃣ Start CPR ?

Give 5 rescue breaths first
Then ➡️ 30 chest compressions
- ✋ Use 1 or 2 hands depending on child size
- ? Push 1/3 chest depth
2 rescue breaths
? Repeat 30:2 until help arrives or the person wakes up

? BABY CPR (Under 1 year)

1️⃣ Check Response & Breathing

? Flick sole of foot
Open airway (neutral head position)
? Look, ? listen, ? feel for breath

2️⃣ Call 999 ?

? Alone? Do CPR for 1 minute before calling
? If not alone, ask someone to call and fetch AED ⚡

3️⃣ Begin CPR ?

? 5 gentle rescue breaths (cover mouth & nose)
30 chest compressions
- ☝️ Use two fingers in the centre of the chest
- ? Depth: 1/3 chest depth
2 rescue breaths
? Continue 30:2 until help arrives or the person wakes up

⚡ USING AN AED (Defibrillator)

? Use ASAP
▶️ Turn on and follow voice instructions

✅ KEY REMINDERS

? Call 999
? Start CPR immediately
⚡ Use an AED if available
?‍♂️?? Adjust technique based on age
? Don’t stop unless help arrives or the person wakes up

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