University:
Liberty University
Course:
BIOM 500 | Introduction to Biomedical Sciences
Academic year:

2024
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203

Pages:

5
Author:

Sheha A.

CPR - Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation CPR, or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, is a life-saving technique which is given to those people who are in cardiac phase. CPR helps to pump blood into the person's body. Respiration is CPR's first step to pump blood to the victim. Chest compressions to the victim, along with breaths helps to save lives. Life-saving CPR priorities are as follows: 1. Chest Compressions 2. Breaths 3. Defibrillation Defibrillation is a process where a shock is given to the victim's heart to restore its normal rhythm. The main indication to perform CPR immediately on a person is when they are unconscious and not breathing. The only contraindication is a DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) order. 4. Ventricular fibrillation: means heartbeat is abnormal. The heart electrical activity is disorganized in this type of heartbeat. The heart electrical activity is unable to pump blood to the body. 4. Pulseless electrical activity: This is a type of abnormal heartbeat. This is a rare heartbeat. This is a non-shockable heart rhythm. There is electrical activity but the heart is not pumping blood.