First Aid Cpr Training
CPR stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation. It is an emergency lifesaving procedure that is performed when a person's own breathing or heartbeat have stopped, such as in cases of
- A for airway
- B for breathing
- C for circulation
CPR combines rescue breathing and chest compressions. Rescue breathing provides oxygen to the person's lungs. Chest compressions keep oxygen-rich blood circulating...
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CPR: adult
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation - adult; Rescue breathing and chest compressions - adult; Resuscitation - cardiopulmonary - adultFirst AidThe following... Read more »
CPR: infant
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Rescue breathing and chest compressions - infant; Resuscitation - cardiopulmonary - infant; Cardiopulmonary resuscitation - infant First AidThe... Read more »
CPR: child (1 to 8 yrs old)
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Rescue breathing and chest compressions - child; Resuscitation - cardiopulmonary - child; Cardiopulmonary resuscitation - childFirst AidThe following... Read more »
Heart attack first aid
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
First aid - heart attack; First aid - cardiopulmonary arrest; First aid - cardiac arrest First AidHave the person sit down, rest, and try to keep... Read more »
Poisoning first aid
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
First Aid Seek immediate medical help. For poisoning by swallowing: Check and monitor the person's airway, breathing, and pulse. If... Read more »
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