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What is CPR?

CPR, or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, is an emergency lifesaving procedure that is initiated when a person has stopped breathing and the heart has stopped beating. CPR compressions mimic a beating heart, therefore promoting continuous blood flow through the body and to the brain until advanced medical professionals arrive. Effective CPR provides a victim with 30 quality compressions and 2 rescue breaths (mouth-to-mouth).

When to Administer CPR?

CPR should be administered when a person is:

  1. Unconscious
  2. Not breathing normally (gasping, grunting is not normal)
  3. No breathing or heartbeat

Who should become certified in CPR?

Anyone! Restart a Heart strives to provide the best instruction to ensure attendees are prepared for any emergency situation by learning best practice skills that align with American Heart Association standards.

  • All Healthcare Providers/Professionals
    • CNAs, Doctors, Nurses, Physical Therapists, In-Home Medical Care, All Physician Office and Hospital Staff
  • Emergency Responders
    • Police Officers, Firefighters, Electric & Water Employees, Paramedics/EMTs
  • Educators
    • All School Staff, Child Care Staff, Church and Youth Group Leaders, Sports Coaches
  • Manufacturing and Labor
    • Construction Workers, Manufacturing Employees
  • Other Professions
    • Personal Trainers, Swim Instructors/Lifeguards, Foster Parents, Restaurant Staff, Retail Staff

How to Perform Effective CPR

Chain of Survival

Performing CPR – Steps

  1. Check for response, look for signs of life
  2. Contact the Emergency Response System (911)
  3. Check Pulse at the carotid artery
  4. If no pulse, give 30 compressions using two hands, pressing hard and fast at a rate of 100 per minute
  5. Open the airway using head tilt-chin lift and administer 2 breaths watching for chest
  6. Repeat cycles of compressions and breaths for five uninterrupted cycles
  7. Reassess the victim and repeat if necessary
  8. If the victim has a pulse but is not breathing, give rescue breaths 1 every 5 seconds.

Why Do CPR?

  • High-quality CPR could double or triple a person’s survival!1
  • Approximately 350,000 people die from cardiac arrest outside of a hospital every year.1
  • Lack of training is the main cause as to why less than half of victims are assisted with CPR procedures from by-standers. 1
  • More than 85% of cardiac arrests occur in the victim’s home. 1
  • When administering CPR as a by-stander, you are covered by the Good Samaritan Law, which means you are not legally liable for any injuries that may have been sustained during the CPR process. 1
  • Quality CPR can provide 33% normal cardiac output and oxygenation. 1
  • Only 18% of Americans say they’re up-to-date on their CPR certification. 1
  • By learning CPR, you can help someone you love, or even a stranger, in an emergency situation. Knowledge is power when it comes to saving a life. Get certified with Restart a Heart CPR.

(American Heart Association, www.heart.org, 2023