Learn CPR #RestartAHeart

What is Restart A Heart?

Restart A Heart is an annual initiative led by the Resuscitation Council UK. Held throughout October, it aims to raise awareness around cardiac arrest and increase the numbers of people who are CPR trained and defibrillator ready.

Why is it Important?

Every Year approximately 60,000 people suffer an out of hospital cardiac arrest. Bystander intervention rates are at about 50% and further data tells us that a public access defibrillator was only accessed in 1 out of 10 cardiac arrests. Survival rates for out of hospital cardiac arrests are low. By training more people - more lives could potentially be saved.

How to carry out CPR:

What to do when someone suddenly collapses (as per the Resuscitation Council UK Guidelines, 2021)

Recognise an emergency situation and shout for help at any time. Call 999. If using a mobile phone, use the speakerphone function.

D – Danger

Before approaching, check it is safe to do so (Call 999 if unsure)

R- Response

Tap the person on the shoulders and ask loudly “Are you Alright?”

Tap babies on their feet and call their name

A – Airway

Open the person’s airway, using a head tilt chin lift. In a baby, lift the chin using two fingers and tilt

their head back so that it is in a neutral position.

B – Breathing

Look, Listen and Feel for normal breathing for no more than ten seconds (slow, noisy, gasping breaths can be present during cardiac arrest and should not be confused with ‘normal’ breathing)

If you haven’t already, call 999. Tell them you are with someone who is not breathing and ask for the location of the nearest defibrillator. The call handler with ask you questions and guide you through what to do.

C- Start CPR

Place the heel of one hand in centre of person’s chest. Place heel of other hand on top and interlock fingers. Keep elbows straight and shoulders vertically above your hands.

Compress the chest at a rate of 100-120 per minute to a depth of 5-6 cm in Adults, and a third of the chest in children.

In babies and children – give 5 rescue breaths before starting chest compressions.

Cover the baby’s nose and mouth with your mouth to make a seal. In children, pinch their nose and cover their mouth with your mouth.

Give each breath over one second, enough to see the chest rise. Repeat to a total of 5 breaths. Then start chest compressions.

For babies, use two fingers in the centre of the chest. For children over one year in age, use one or two hands to achieve adequate depth of

compressions. Give 30 compressions (2 per second) followed by two breaths, then 30 compressions followed by two breaths and so on.

Keep going until:

 The AED asks you to pause whilst is it analysing the heart

 Help arrives to take over

 The person shows signs of life

Anglia CPR is supporting Restart a Heart Day through two October First Aid Courses happening in Bury St. Edmunds. Our upcoming courses can be found here

Do you want to learn or update your CPR skills?

At Anglia CPR, we have a range of CPR and Basic Life Support training courses to suit every level and setting. From community awareness sessions to fully

accredited courses for workplaces and health and social care professionals, there is a tailored experience for all.

We also have our Autumn competition running; where you could win a free CPR and AED awareness session for your business, club or community group

Enter here

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