1. Hands Only CPR
Be the Beat

2. Some things to think about…
Why are we learning hands only CPR?
Why is it important to be knowledgeable in hands only CPR?
What do you already know about hands only CPR?
What is the difference between hands only CPR and mouth-to-mouth CPR?

3. Facts Everyday approx. 800 people suffer cardiac arrest
Fewer than 8% survive (64 out of 800)
Less than 1/3 of cardiac arrest victims receive CPR from an bystander
CPR can more than double the chance of survival
Sudden cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death in adults.

4. Terms we will use this unit:
Cardiac Arrest: Heart stops beating
Unresponsive: Person does not talk, move, or respond when talked to or shaken
Hands Only CPR: Chest compressions only
AED: Computer device that will provide a shock to restart the heart
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5. Emergency Action Plan Steps
1. Survey the Scene
Check the surroundings to make sure the scene is safe
Why is this step important?

6. Emergency Action Plan Steps
2. Check for Responsiveness
Tap and Shout
Tap on the shoulder
Hey! Hey! Are you OK?!

7. Emergency Action Plan Steps
Check your ABCs
3. Check Airway
Look
4. Check Breathing
Listen
5. Check Circulation (Pulse)
Feel

8. Emergency Action Plan Steps
Call for
6. Have someone near call 911 and get an AED (if available)
If you are by yourself, what should you do?

9. Begin Hands Only CPR https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Yqk5cHXsko
Watch this video to learn how!

10. Hands Only CPR Steps (Adult)
Kneel down beside the person
Do not sit back on your feet!
This won’t be a comfortable position, your knees will hurt
The heel of one of your hands should be in the center of their chest, while your other hand is interlaced
Hand should be in line with their nipples
Only the heel of your hand should come in contact with their chest, fingers should not be on the chest at all
Arms straight
All of your weight should come down to the center of their chest
Push down hard and fast
Should be able to complete 100 compressions per minute
“Staying Alive” will help you keep the beat

11. When to STOP Hands Only CPR
Signs of life
Breathing, conscious
An AED becomes available and is in use
Analyzing heart rhythm and/or delivering a shock
Someone with higher training comes to take over
EMS, medical personnel
The scene becomes unsafe
You are too exhausted to continue
This does not mean you are tired and sore!

12. CPR Fail – The Office

13. CPR Steps (with rescue breathing) Adult and Child
Same steps we have already covered, from surveying the scene to starting chest compressions
New parts:
Perform only 30 chest compressions
Still performing at a rate of 100/min though!
Followed with 2 rescue breaths
Breathing barriers
Tilt the head back and watch the chest rise
Continue this cycle of 30:2

14. CPR Steps (with rescue breathing) Infants
Same steps we have already covered, from surveying the scene to starting chest compressions
New parts:
Checking for Responsiveness:
Flick the bottom of their foot instead of tapping them on the shoulder
Chest compressions
Only using 2-3 fingers on one hand to complete chest compressions
Place fingers in center of chest and press down
Not pressing down as hard as you would for an adult and child
Other hand: Place on the infants forehead
Chest compressions and breathing
Ratio of 30 compressions to 2 rescue breaths

15. AED What is an AED? How is it used?
Where are our AEDs at Durant Road Middle School?

16. AED Steps 1. Turn ON the AED
2. Listen and follow the directions. It will walk you through every step, beginning with checking for responsiveness.
3. Apply the pads:
Upper right and lower left chest (pictures are on AED)
Must be applied directly to skin (shirts must be removed)
4. Make sure you and anyone around is not touching the victim so the AED can analyze a heart rhythm
5. Shock the victim if advised
Make sure no one is touching the person or else they will be shocked too! OUCH!
6. Begin CPR

17. AED Precautions Precaution Solution 1. Jewelry 2. Water 3. Pregnancy
4. Hairy chest
5. Pacemaker/Implantable devices/Medical patches
6. Cell Phones
7. Age/Weight restrictions
1. Don’t bother taking off, just make sure pads don’t touch it
2. Dry the chest off, move person if in a puddle
3. Perfectly fine to use an AED, it won’t harm the fetus
4. Apply pads 1st to see if it will work, don’t waste time shaving if you don’t have to!
5. Don’t let pads touch them
6. Should be at least 6 feet away to avoid interference with analysis
7. Not intended for anyone younger than 8 or less than 55lbs