In a Medical Emergency call Netcare 911 on 082 911
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06 7 steps to performing adult
bystander CPR
Recent findings demonstrate that HANDS-ONLY CPR can be
as effective as conventional CPR (conventional CPR includes
breaths). The American Heart Association now recommends that
HANDS-ONLY CPR be used by bystanders who witness an adult
suffer a collapse outside of a hospital setting.
Check for hazards around the patient, like exposed electrical wires,
which can potentially place your life at risk. Only if it is safe to do so
remove the patient from the hazard.
Check if the person is awake by tapping them on the shoulder and
shouting loudly: "Hello, hello, are you okay?"
Check to see if the person is breathing normally. If they are, place
them in the recovery position by turning them onto their side.
If the person is not responding and not breathing normally, call for
help before starting CPR by contacting Netcare 911 on 082 911 or
send a person to call for help and then begin CPR, beginning with
chest compressions.
Place the heel of your hand on the centre of their chest between
the nipples. Push hard and fast when doing compressions. Chest
compressions will not harm the patient.
HANDS-ONLY CPR is done without breaths. Continue to apply
continuous chest compressions.
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