
08/14/2025
When it comes to saving a life, knowing how to perform CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) can make all the difference. Let's break it down into simple steps to help you feel prepared in case of an emergency.
1. **Check Responsiveness:** Gently tap the person and shout, “Are you okay?” If they don’t respond, call for help or have someone else call 911.
2. **Open the Airway:** Carefully tilt the person’s head back slightly to open the airway.
3. **Check for Breathing:** Look, listen, and feel for breathing for no more than 10 seconds. If the person isn’t breathing or only gasping, you need to start CPR.
4. **Start Chest Compressions:** Kneel beside the person. Place the heel of one hand on the center of their chest, and the other hand on top of the first hand. With straight arms, push down hard and fast (about 2 inches deep and at a rate of 100-120 compressions per minute).
5. **Give Rescue Breaths (if trained):** After 30 compressions, give 2 rescue breaths. Pinch the nose shut, cover their mouth with yours, and breathe into their mouth until you see the chest rise.
6. **Continue CPR:** Keep alternating between 30 chest compressions and 2 rescue breaths until help arrives or the person shows signs of life.
It’s vital to practice these steps and get certified. At Cardiox Care, we provide training and resources to help you become confident in your life-saving abilities. Our courses are available in and around Houston.
Stay prepared, stay safe!
Visit us at cprbycardiox.com or call (281) 524-2767 for more information about our classes.