RA Training Part 2

I learned how to perform CPR and use the AED kit. Haha..so it's supposed to be quite safe being with me:P BUT I don't know how much I can remember from the course and since I tried it on a CPR Manikins I can't guarantee it to work on humans too. Haha..since they can't feel the pain. Blek...

One-Man CPR Guide
Early recognition and access.

• Check for chemical spill, exposed electrical wire, fallingitems, fire, leaked fuel and gas (basically check for danger :))
• Tap on the shoulder gently, shake te person and call out loudly "Hello! Hello! Are you OK?
• If no response : "You! Call 995 for ambulance. Go and get the AED here.

• Lay the patient lying flat facing up on firm, flat surface
• Perform "Head Tilt - Chin Lift". Check airway & remove any obvious foreign object.
• Maintain "Head Tilt - Chin Lift"
• 'Look, Listen, Feel' for signs of breathing, ie. chest rise, sound of breath & air flow.
  
• Give 2 breaths & watch chest rise concurrently
• Check for pulse with index and middle fingers pressing at the groove at the side of neck
• Observe for signs of circulation - coughing, consciousness, movement & breathing
• If no pulse: Maintain head tilt, locate hand position next to the sterna notch, place heel of other hand on top of the hand on the sternum
• Perform CPR: Interlace fingers of both hands & lift fingers off chest wall
• Straighten both elbows and lock them in position
• Position your shoulder directly over the patient's chest
• Use body weight to compress patients's chest by about 4-5cm
• Count loudly as you compress
• Perform at least 3 cycles of CPR

• Check pulse / sign of circulation for 10 seconds
• If negative, continue CPR and wait for arrival of AED and ambulance
• If patient is recovering, place patient into recovery position