CPR Procedure Video
Oct 23, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Wang Xin
Introduction
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is commonly used for cardiac arrest and respiratory arrest caused by various reasons. Timely CPR helps rapidly restore blood circulation and deliver oxygen to the brain and heart. Performing CPR promptly and effectively can improve the success rate of resuscitation. Note that if conditions for performing CPR are not available, it is recommended to immediately transport the patient to the nearest hospital for treatment.
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is typically used for cardiac and respiratory arrest caused by various reasons. Performing CPR promptly helps quickly restore blood circulation and deliver oxygen to the brain and heart. The specific steps are as follows:
1. If a person is found to have cardiac or respiratory arrest, lay them flat on a firm, level surface immediately. At the same time, ask someone nearby to call emergency services at 120.
2. Loosen the patient’s upper clothing and place one hand on top of the other at the center of the chest, specifically in the middle of the line connecting the two nipples. Use the weight of your upper body to perform compressions—avoid using excessive force. The compression rate should be between 100 and 120 compressions per minute, with a depth of 5–6 cm.
3. After 30 chest compressions, open the patient’s airway, clear any secretions or vomit, check for loose dentures in the mouth, and properly open the airway.
4. Once the airway is confirmed clear, pinch the patient’s nose shut and give rescue breaths. Observe the patient’s response to determine if the breaths are effective. If there is no obvious effect, repeat the process.
Timely and effective CPR can significantly improve the success rate of resuscitation. Note that if CPR cannot be performed properly, it is recommended to transport the patient immediately to the nearest hospital for treatment.
