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 supply 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.
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