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Science SPM Chapter 2 Emergency Help

Step 3: Begin chest compressions
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4 • If the victim is unconscious and not breathing, begin chest compressions immediately.

• Chest compressions will help the blood flow in the body of the victim.
• Kneel next to the victim, near the chest area.
- Place the heel of one hand on the centre of the victim’s chest.
- Keep both arms straight.
- Cover the first hand with your other hand and interlock your fingers.
- Lean over the victim.
- Ensure your shoulders are vertically above the victim’s chest.
- Press down 5-6 cm on the chest.
- Release the pressure while keeping your hands on the chest, let the chest come back up.
- Repeat chest compressions at 100-120 compressions per minute.

Step 5: Repeat chest compressions and
Step 4: Mouth-to-mouth resuscitation
mouth-to-mouth resuscitation

• After 5 cycles (30 compressions and 2
• Check the victim’s breathing. If there is mouth-to-mouth resuscitation), check
no sign of breathing, begin mouth-to- the carotid pulse of the victim and check
mouth resuscitation. for signs of life. Repeat this until the
• Pinch the victim’s nose and blow the patient regains consciousness or until
air for 1 second into the mouth of the the ambulance arrives.
victim. • Once the victim has been resuscitated
and begins breathing on their own,
position the victim’s body on his side.
Figure 2.1 CPR procedure

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