CPR Steps
The main components of cardiopulmonary resuscitation are the activation of emergency medical services within or outside the hospital and the association of chest compressions or "external cardiac massage '(MCE) with artificial ventilation.
Other related compounds include the Heimlich maneuver and the use of automated external defibrillators.
Specific recommendations on CPR vary depending on the patient's age and cause of arrest has been shown when CPR is implemented by persons trained in the technique and started within a few minutes after the strike heart, these procedures can be effective in saving lives.
In adults, children and infants if only one rescuer is present, the recommended ratio compression: ventilation equivalent to 30:2. This unique relationship is designed to simplify the teaching of CPR sequence, promote skills retention, increase the number of compressions, and reduce the number of interruptions during compressions.
If there were two rescuers it is recommended a 15:2 sequence in children and infants. It is recommended for newborns a 3:1 sequence, unless the cause of heart failure is known, in which case the sequence of 15:2 is recommended.
If this is advance access to the airway, such as an endotracheal tube or laryngeal mask ventilation is recommended 8 to 10 minutes without interruption of chest compressions. Every 5 cycles of 2 breaths and 30 compressions, breathing is revalued. CPR was continued until advanced medical care arrives or there are signs that the victim breathes.