CPR, or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, is a critical life-saving technique used to revive individuals experiencing cardiac arrest or respiratory failure. It is a vital skill that can be applied in various emergency situations, including heart attacks, drowning incidents, suffocation, or instances where breathing and heartbeat cease.
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CPR consists of two primary components: chest compressions and rescue breaths.
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Chest Compressions
Chest compressions are a crucial component of CPR and involve manually pressing down on the chest to simulate the pumping action of the heart. During cardiac arrest, the heart stops beating, leading to a lack of blood circulation in the body. Chest compressions help maintain blood flow to vital organs, especially the brain until a normal heart rhythm can be restored.