STEP 1
•Check the area to make sure there is no immediate danger or hazards, if there is anything that can endanger yourself or the victim if possible try to do something in order to counteract it. E.g. open a window if possible, if this is impossible then try to move the victim.
•Check to see if the individual is conscious by gently tapping their shoulder and asking them if they are Ok, if they responds and say yeah, CPR is most likely unnecessary and not needed, however basic first aid procedures must be carried out to prevent or treat any injuries or shock.
•If they do not respond and seem unconscious, open their airways by placing one hand on the forehead of the individual and then placing two fingers beneath their chin. …show more content…
You must also put your face under their nose to see if you can feel them breathing on your cheek.
STEP 3 – Call for help
•If the individual is not breathing, then CPR needs to be started as soon as possible. However you must call for help first by calling 999 or 112 and request an ambulance, if you are unable to call for help then let someone else.
STEP 4 – Begin CPR
•Next, begin CPR which consist of chest compressions and rescue breaths in order to keep their heating beating. When giving chest compression you must kneel down next to the individual on the floor level with their chest and put the heel of one hand in the centre of their chest on the end of the breastbone.
STEP 5 – Giving chest compressions
•Next you must put the palm of your other hand on top of the first hand and join your fingers but without touching the ribs, you then press down vertically on the individuals breastbone with your arms straight and press the individual's chest down by 5-6cm, you then release the pressure but do not remove your hands of their chest
•Repeat the same thing 30 times at the pace of around twice a …show more content…
Checking if to see if the victim is conscious allows me to know what steps to take next e.g. CPR it allows me what they are in need off and how bad their injuries are.
STEP 2
Checking the breathing of the individual lets me know if they're alive, it also allows to me monitor their breathing and look for any signs of irregular breathing, this is important because if I notice anything odd or abnormal I will be able to tell emergency services for them to direct me on what to do. Tilting their chin up allows them to breathe easier and also opens their airways, this is important because the individual’s airways need to be open in order for them to breathe in or receive oxygen. Looking for movement in the chest and putting my face under their nose lets me know if their breathing or not.
STEP 3
Calling for help ensures that professional help and care is coming as there is only so much I can do to help the individual, however the ambulance are trained to treat and monitor them. In addition, it prevents their injuries from worsening which is most likely to happen without professional help, not calling for help puts the health and wellbeing of the individual at risk which can lead to
•Check the area to make sure there is no immediate danger or hazards, if there is anything that can endanger yourself or the victim if possible try to do something in order to counteract it. E.g. open a window if possible, if this is impossible then try to move the victim.
•Check to see if the individual is conscious by gently tapping their shoulder and asking them if they are Ok, if they responds and say yeah, CPR is most likely unnecessary and not needed, however basic first aid procedures must be carried out to prevent or treat any injuries or shock.
•If they do not respond and seem unconscious, open their airways by placing one hand on the forehead of the individual and then placing two fingers beneath their chin. …show more content…
You must also put your face under their nose to see if you can feel them breathing on your cheek.
STEP 3 – Call for help
•If the individual is not breathing, then CPR needs to be started as soon as possible. However you must call for help first by calling 999 or 112 and request an ambulance, if you are unable to call for help then let someone else.
STEP 4 – Begin CPR
•Next, begin CPR which consist of chest compressions and rescue breaths in order to keep their heating beating. When giving chest compression you must kneel down next to the individual on the floor level with their chest and put the heel of one hand in the centre of their chest on the end of the breastbone.
STEP 5 – Giving chest compressions
•Next you must put the palm of your other hand on top of the first hand and join your fingers but without touching the ribs, you then press down vertically on the individuals breastbone with your arms straight and press the individual's chest down by 5-6cm, you then release the pressure but do not remove your hands of their chest
•Repeat the same thing 30 times at the pace of around twice a …show more content…
Checking if to see if the victim is conscious allows me to know what steps to take next e.g. CPR it allows me what they are in need off and how bad their injuries are.
STEP 2
Checking the breathing of the individual lets me know if they're alive, it also allows to me monitor their breathing and look for any signs of irregular breathing, this is important because if I notice anything odd or abnormal I will be able to tell emergency services for them to direct me on what to do. Tilting their chin up allows them to breathe easier and also opens their airways, this is important because the individual’s airways need to be open in order for them to breathe in or receive oxygen. Looking for movement in the chest and putting my face under their nose lets me know if their breathing or not.
STEP 3
Calling for help ensures that professional help and care is coming as there is only so much I can do to help the individual, however the ambulance are trained to treat and monitor them. In addition, it prevents their injuries from worsening which is most likely to happen without professional help, not calling for help puts the health and wellbeing of the individual at risk which can lead to