Cpr Quiz

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is an emergency lifesaving procedure performed when someone's heartbeat or breathing has stopped. CPR combines chest compressions to maintain blood circulation and rescue breaths to supply oxygen. When performed correctly and promptly, CPR can double or triple a cardiac arrest victim's chance of survival. Cardiac arrest kills nearly 350,000 Americans each year, and about 70% of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests happen in homes - Making it crucial for everyone to know CPR basics.

CPR Guidelines and Technique

The American Heart Association (AHA) publishes regularly updated CPR guidelines based on the latest research. Current guidelines for adult CPR recommend pushing hard and fast - Compressions should be at least 2 inches deep at a rate of 100-120 compressions per minute (the beat of 'Stayin' Alive' by the Bee Gees). For untrained bystanders, hands-only CPR (continuous chest compressions without rescue breaths) is now recommended as it is nearly as effective for adult cardiac arrest. Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) are increasingly available in public places and dramatically improve survival rates when used within minutes of cardiac arrest alongside CPR.

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