Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) (cont.)

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Media file 1: Check for responsiveness by gently shaking the victim and shouting, "Are you OK?"

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Media file 2: If the victim is unresponsive, immediately call 911. If an automated external defibrillator is available, bring it to the person's side.

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Media file 3: The moment an AED becomes available, IMMEDIATELY press the "On" button. The AED will speak to you. Follow the directions given.

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Media file 4: Check to see if the person is breathing normally by opening the airway. Tilt the victim's head back by lifting the chin gently with one hand, while pushing down on the forehead with the other hand.

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Media file 5: Look, listen, and feel for rising of the chest, sounds of normal breathing, or air movement on your cheek.

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Media file 6: If the victim is not breathing, place your mouth around the victim's mouth, pinch the victim's nose shut, and give 2 slow breaths. Make sure that the chest rises with each breath.

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Media file 7: Place the heel of one hand on the center of the chest, right between the nipples. Place the heel of your other hand on top of the first hand. Lock your elbows and position your shoulders directly above your hands. Press down on the chest with enough force to move the breastbone down about 2 inches. Compress the chest 30 times, at a rate of about 100 times per minute.

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Media file 8: Repeat the 30 compressions and 2 breaths for 5 cycles, or about 2 minute.

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