Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR): First Aid knowledge for every African
CPR is short for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. Cardio in the word here represents the circulation of blood by the heart in a human being. Pulmonary represents breathing while Resuscitation simply means to bring back to life. CPR is administered when someone's breathing or pulse (or both) stops. When both stop, sudden death has occurred. Sudden death could be said to have several causes including poisoning, drowning, choking, suffocation, electrocution and smoke inhalation - but the most common is heart attack. Everyone should know the signals of heart attack and the actions for survival. They should also have a practical plan for emergency action.
3. Access Victim and Call for Help
To begin with, the resuscitator must first assess the victim. If the person isn't responsive, the next action will be to get help. (Activate the Local Emergency Medical Services System or call the Local Ambulance/Hospital number; or call for a car with which to take the victim to the nearest hospital). Then begin the ABC Technique of CPR: Airway, Breathing and Circulation.
Assessment and Activation
If you find an adult who has collapsed, you should first, assess the victim. Find out if he or she is unresponsive by gently shaking a shoulder and shouting "Are you all right?" If the person doesn't respond to you, call out for help. If a helper is available, let the person know about the emergency and try to get help. If no one else is available, make the necessary calls yourself. When you return, first loosen all tight fastenings on the victim (if any). Where this could prove difficult, discard the idea and continue with the main task at hand.
Begin the ABCs: Airway, Breathing and Circulation.
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