"CPR" A First Aid-Emergency Situations.

How CPR Helps

• Chest compression act like an external pump to keep the heart moving.

• Rescue breaths (optional for trained people) help put oxygen into the lungs.

• Together, they buy time and can save a person’s life.

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When to Give CPR

Start CPR if a person:

• Is unresponsive, and

• Is not breathing or only gasping.

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Basic Steps (Hands-only CPR for untrained people)

1. Check if the person responds.

2. Call for help or dial emergency number (like 108/112).

3. Push hard and fast in the center of the chest.

o Use both hands.

o Push 100–120 times per minute (similar to the beat of “Stayin’ Alive”).

o Let the chest rise fully between compressions.

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Why CPR Matters

• It can double or triple the chances of survival in cardiac arrest.

• It keeps the brain alive until professional medical care arrives.

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