Do you know how to do CPR?

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Every parent should know how to give CPR to their child in case of emergency. CPR stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and it is important that people know the steps one should take if CPR needs to be administered. Follow these tips and practice on a large pillow if needed. By knowing these CPR steps, you may save a life someday. Please note, these instructions are for use on a person who has stopped breathing and is unresponsive. -Make sure the airway is open when an adult needs CPR. The airway may be blocked by food or another obstruction. When you take a CPR course, you will be taught how to clear the airway so that the person will be ready for breathing. -Begin rescue breathing. When performing on an adult, do 30 chest compressions and then breathe twice into an adult's mouth. Use both hands when doing chest compressions and place them in between the nipples. -Place your mouth on their mouth and blow twice. Remember to blow into their mouth while plugging their nose at the same time. Listen for breathing and start again -Perform only 5 compressions on babies and animals and only use 2 fingers to compress their chest. Only breathe once and start over. -Understand that by performing CPR, you can stop the damage from happening to the brain. The person, baby or animal can be fully resuscitated when the paramedics arrive in time. -Understand that by performing CPR, you can stop the damage from happening to the brain. The person, baby or animal can be fully resuscitated when the paramedics arrive in time.