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This is a summary of CPR procedure, intended as a reminder for those with previous CPR training. It is not intended as a "teach yourself CPR" guide. It does not include the full details of CPR - for more details on the content of this article, see the full article Cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- to yourself and to the casualty. Remove any hazards.
- does the casualty respond to voice or painful stimulus?
If YES, check the casualty for other conditions and call for help if necessary.
If NO, shout for help now, and continue:
- tilt the head back and lift the chin.
- is the casualty breathing?
If YES, place the casualty in the Recovery position and call for help.
If NO:
If NO, ask a helper to call an ambulance and go to step 5.
If YES:
If NO, call for an ambulance immediately, then go to step 5.
If YES, go to step 5. Carry out resuscitation for one minute then call for an ambulance.
- are there signs of circulation?
If NO, go to step 7.
If YES, continue rescue breaths: 10 breaths a minute for an adult or 20 breaths a minute for a child. Repeat step 6 after every set of breaths.
For an adult, alternate 15 chest compressions with 2 breaths.
For a child or infant, give five compressions to one breath.
Continue CPR until emergency help takes over; the casualty moves or takes a breath; or you are too exhausted to continue.
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