It goes without saying that CPR is one of the most important tools we can learn today. It's not just meant for those in the FDNY, hospitals, NYPD, etc. My older brother of 30 years old works at UBS and is certified in CPR. He's thankful the hasn't had to use it yet, but its glad he has that knowledge at his disposal. So, how can CPR be performed properly?
First, you need to examine your patient.
1. Ask if they're OK. If they respond "no", or there is no response, immediately have someone contact 911.
2. Examine their breathing. Are they even breathing at all?
2. Determine an age (infant, adult).
3. See if you can get a pulse.
If the person in need still has a pulse but is not breathing, mouth to mouth may be the more appropriate action instead of chest compressions. Should both techniques be required, the following steps need to be followed:
1. Make sure the individual is laying on their back.
2. Pinch their nose shut.
3. Tilt their head back a bit so the chin is facing up. This helps open the airway. Keep the heel of one hand on the person's forehead, and the other on the chin to maintain the tilt.
4. Create a seal over their mouth with your own.
5. Give two full breath's into the person's mouth, each breath lasting for one second. Their chest should rise with each breath.
After the two breaths, if there is no change in the person's condition, chest compressions are then the next course of action. Remember, pressure is needed, but not too much. If you press too hard on their chest, you could risk breaking their ribs and causing more damage.
1. Kneel at the person's side
2. With your middle and index finger, locate on their chest the notch of the breastplate in the middle of the lower ribcage.
3. Place the heel of your hand next to this notch on the sternum (center of the chest), and place your other hand on top of it. Interlace your fingers.
4. Press downward, remembering to KEEP YOUR ARMS STRAIGHT. If this isn't done, there force of your resuscitation is not as strong.
5. You should perform 30 compressions for every 2 breaths.
6. Repeat the pattern of mouth to mouth and chest compressions until the paramedics arrive or the person responds.
And there you have it - a crash course in basic CPR. It's definitely a great tool to have. It's one of those things where you don't want to have to use it, but are grateful you are able to if the unfortunate circumstances arise.
This is great Skier. I like nothing better than a life or death how-to. Many of your classmates made a list of tips or suggestions when they completed this assignment. With CPR, you can’t make a suggestion. Each step matters and must be spelled out precisely or your reader could end up doing more harm than good.
ReplyDeleteThere is a lot of subjectivity to writing, but a set of instructions is easily analyzed. If the reader can’t follow your instructions, you need to rewrite.
Consider that everything you write is a set of instructions for the reader on how to follow your train of thought. If you don’t explain yourself fully or well and the reader cannot follow you, then you also need to rewrite.
Look how by writing instructions, your sentences become tighter. You state only what needs to be said. You get the information across and move on. Your writing doesn’t have to be as dry as a set of instructions, but you should always keep your audience in mind. Are you getting your point across? Have you forgotten anything?
The success of software, an algorithm or app, depends on how user-friendly we make the process for the audience. A user can either use your software or not. Then a user can either want to use your software or not. It is the same test with writing. Are your essays a pleasure or a pain to read?
Your instructions are good. I can't think of anything to add.
ReplyDeleteOne small note on the into: in the first week of class we talked about cutting extraneous phrases like "it goes without saying." They creep into my writing as well!