WHAT IS CAB IN CPR ?
C - compressions A- airway B - breathing Compressions are considered necessary, to restore circulation as soon as possible. These guidelines were recommended by American Heart Association. It is suggested that immediate compressions will help restore circulation. Medical personnel are required to be trained in CPR and ACLS. Scenario : Jim was admitted to the medical floor, with with complaints of abdominal pain. The nurse arrives at his bedside, to find him unresponsive. She presses the code button, to alert the code team. She then begins CPR. What does CPR mean? CPR means Cardiopulmonary resuscitation. When the heart stops beating and there is no circulation of blood throughout the body, CPR is initiated. Lack of blood suppl y to the brain and vital organs, may cause permanent damage if left untreated. Above, medical personnel are being given instructions about the correct techniques to use when doing CPR. This is unacceptable! A nurse should always try to seek guidanc