[AREX 999] AREX Safety Guide Ep. 6 _ CPR & AED

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In this post, we will tell you how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR),

an important lifesaving technique that serves useful in emergency situations. 

How to Perform CPR

Step #1

If someone has collapsed, gently tap his/her shoulder to check for consciousness.

If the individual is unresponsive, ask someone around you to call 119

and bring you an automated external defibrillator (AED).

Then, check whether the individual is breathing normally.

Because it is difficult for non-medical professionals to determine “normal breathing,”

we advise that you obtain help from the emergency dispatcher on the line. 

 How to Perform CPR

Step #2

If it is deemed that the individual is not breathing properly,

interlace your fingers and compress his/her chest 30 times.

The depth of compression should be around 5cm

and pressure should be applied at a rate of 100~120 times/min.

After compressing the chest 30 times,

tilt the individual’s head back and lift the chin up to open the airway.

It is recommended that you place one hand on the forehead and gently lift the chin using your index and middle fingers.

Grab the individual’s nose and breathe into the mouth for 1 second,

while checking for the chest to rise.

(If you do not know how to perform artificial ventilation or hesitate to perform it, then perform only chest compressions.)

 How to Perform CPR

Step #3

Continue the chest compressions and artificial ventilation

until the 119 paramedics arrive.

If the individual begins breathing again before the 119 paramedics arrive,

turn him/her to his/her side to prevent the airway from becoming obstructed.

How to Use AED:

Step #1

When an automated external defibrillator (AED) is brought to you during CPR,

place it at a location where it won’t interfere with the CPR and turn it on.

Remove the individual’s top.

Place one of the pads below the right clavicle

and the other below the nipple along the midline of the armpit.

 How to Use AED:

Step #2

While the AED analyzes the ECG,

wait without making any contact with the individual.

If an electric shock is necessary, there will be a voice message, “Electric shock is necessary,”

and the AED will become charged automatically.

Once it’s fully charged, you will hear the message, “Press the Shock button.”

Press the Shock button, as instructed.

 How to Use AED:

Step #3

When you hear the voice message, “Check the patient’s condition and resume CPR,” after the shock,

immediately resume CPR.

When the Shock button on the AED blinks during CPR,

press it again to deliver another shock.

Repeat until the 119 paramedics arrive on the scene.

We hope you found the tips on how to perform CPR and use an AED useful.

Familiarize yourself with these tips

so that you can save a life in the event of an emergency!

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