Can I get into legal trouble if I don't do CPR perfectly?
Doing CPR to the best of your ability is what is expected of you. As long as you are trying to do the right thing and you are not trying to hurt the victim, Good Samaritian laws will protect you in most states.
Can I catch a disease such as hepatitis or AIDS by doing CPR?
It is unlikely that a first aid rescuer will become infected with AIDS or hepatitis as a result of doing mouth-to-mouth breathing. CPR has been performed for more than 35 years, and there has never been a documented case of transmission of these diseases from victim to rescuer. Wearing gloves and using a barrier device further minimize the risk of catching diseases.
Overview of CPR for Adults (8 Years of Age and Older)
Check for Response- Tap and Shout- Hey, Hey, Are you OK?
Call for Help- Dial 9-1-1
Open the Airway- Head Tilt Chin Lift
Check Breathing- Open the airway, look, listen, and feel for 5-10 seconds. If the victim is not breathing, give 2 breaths.
Start CPR- Gives sets of 30 chest compressions (with 2 hands center of chest between nipples) and 2 breaths
Overview of CPR for Children- (1-8 Years Old)
Check for Response- Tap and Shout- Hey, Hey, Are you OK?
Call for Help- Dial 9-1-1
Open the Airway- Head Tilt Chin Lift
Check Breathing- Open the airway, look, listen, and feel for 5-10 seconds. If the victim is not breathing, give 2 breaths.
Start CPR- Gives sets of 30 chest compressions (with heel of 1 or 2 hands center of chest between nipples) and 2 breaths
Overview of CPR for Infants (Less than 1 Year Old)
Check for Response- Tap the victim's foot and shout
Call for Help- Dial 9-1-1
Open the Airway- Head Tilt Chin Lift- Be careful not to tilt the head back too far
Check Breathing- Open the airway, look, listen, and feel for 5-10 seconds. If the victim is not breathing, give 2 breaths.
Start CPR- Gives sets of 30 chest compressions (with 2 fingers just below the nipple line) and 2 breaths
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