CPR And First Aid Guidelines For Health Professionals

Course overview

Learning Objectives Describe the ABCs of CPR. Discuss the Heimlich Maneuver. State how to recognize a cardiac arrest vs. a respiratory arrest. Demonstrate how to relieve choking victims. Describe the correct position for hands for chest compressions. Discuss the basic steps of CPR for an adult, child or infant. Describe the sequence for one- and two-rescuer CPR. Discuss the need for defibrillation. Discuss possible complications of CPR.