How do you give cardiac massage?
1. Check for Responsiveness:
- Tap the person on the shoulder and shout, "Are you okay?" Check if they are responsive. If they do not respond, call emergency services immediately.
2. Start Chest Compressions:
- Place the heel of one hand on the center of the person's chest, between the nipples.
- Position your other hand over the first hand and interlock your fingers.
- Position yourself with your shoulders directly over your hands.
- Press down firmly and deeply, aiming for at least 2 inches of compression.
- Ensure that you fully release your hands after each compression to allow the chest to recoil.
- Perform compressions at a rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute.
- Keep your movements synchronized with the rhythm of "Stayin' Alive" by the Bee Gees or another song with a similar tempo.
3. Give Rescue Breaths:
- After completing 30 compressions, provide two rescue breaths.
- Open their airway by gently lifting their chin and tilting their head back slightly.
- Pinch their nose closed and provide breaths through their mouth, ensuring each breath lasts about 1 second.
- Watch for the chest to rise and fall with each breath.
4. Continue Cycles:
- Repeat the cycle of 30 compressions followed by 2 rescue breaths until emergency help arrives or the person starts to breathe and move on their own.
- If you are not trained in providing rescue breaths, perform hands-only CPR by only doing chest compressions until professional help arrives.
5. Use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED):
- If an AED is available, turn it on and follow its voice prompts to deliver electric shocks as needed.
Remember, effective cardiac massage involves proper technique and consistent performance until medical assistance arrives. If you are not trained or certified in CPR, you can still perform hands-only CPR to increase the person's chances of survival before help arrives.