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Red Cross CPR Procedures

CPR is an acronym for the procedure called Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. This procedure is used to bring back someone who has stopped breathing and has no pulse. The Red Cross updates the proper technique so it is important to be up to date with training.

  1. Call

    • If you are a part of an accident scene or come upon one and see a victim, the first thing to do is to survey the scene to make sure it is safe. If safe, check for vital signs on the victim including airway, breathing and circulation (ABC). If you are alone, dial 911. If others are present, have them dial 911 and relay information.

    Blow

    • If by yourself, place the phone on speaker while you administer CPR. If the victim can be placed on her back safely, then do so. Begin with a finger sweep of the mouth to see if there is any debris you can manually remove. If there is an object, remove it and check for breathing again. If still not breathing, slowly tilt the person's head back and lift her chin.

    Pump

    • Place your mouth over the victim's mouth and pinch their nose. Give two breaths, one second long and two seconds apart. Begin chest compressions if the person is still not breathing. Press down one and half to two inches on the center of the chest thirty times. Check the ABC's again and continue CPR until medical help arrives if needed.

    Children CPR

    • Administer two minutes of CPR before calling 911 if the victim is a child and you are alone. The CPR procedure is the same except only press down one-third of the way for chest compressions.

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