➡️ What is CPR?

CPR is an emergency procedure where you give chest compressions and rescue breaths to someone whose heart has stopped or who is not breathing.

Breaking it down:

• Cardio = Heart

• Pulmonary = Lungs

• Resuscitation = Bringing back to life

The goal is to keep blood and oxygen flowing to the brain and body until professional help arrives.

🆘 When do you need CPR?

• The person is not breathing

• The person’s heart has stopped

• The person is unconscious and not responding

🛠️ How to perform CPR? (Simple steps)

1. Check for danger
   (Make sure the area is safe for you and the victim.)

2. Check for a response
   (Gently shake the person and shout, "Are you okay?")

3. Call for emergency help
   (Dial 911, or ask someone nearby to call.)

4. Check breathing
   (Look, listen, and feel for breathing — no longer than 10 seconds.)

5. If no breathing — start CPR:

   🖐️ Chest compressions:

   • Place the heel of one hand in the center of the chest, the other hand on top.

   • Push hard and fast: press down about 5–6 cm (2–2.5 inches) deep.

   • Speed: about 100–120 compressions per minute (like the beat of the song "Stayin' Alive").

   💨 Rescue breaths:

   • After 30 compressions, tilt the head back, pinch the nose, and give 2 breaths mouth-to-mouth.

   (If you are not trained or don't feel safe doing rescue breaths — continue chest compressions only.)

🧠 Easy to remember:

30 compressions + 2 breaths = 1 full CPR cycle

📌 Important reminders:

• Start CPR as soon as possible — it can double or triple the person’s chance of survival.

• Even imperfect CPR is better than doing nothing.

• Keep going until emergency services arrive or the person shows signs of life.

🚑 Some quick tips:

• Press straight down, using your body weight.

• Allow the chest to fully rise between compressions.

• Perform CPR on a hard, flat surface (not a bed or sofa).