SLC21/WK2: Mastering CPR | A Comprehensive Guide to Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

in #firstaid-s21w26 days ago

As-salamu Alaykum ( 'Peace be upon you')


I am pleased to participate in 2nd week of SLC Season-21. This week we will be learnt Mastering CPR | A Comprehensive Guide to Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. So Let's start,

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Perform all steps of cpr on a mannequin (your productivity) and explain each and every step in detail. Teach CPR to only 3 people (may it be your family, friends, relatives, or fellow mates and attach pictures of you teaching them)(Edited- if you don’t have a mannequin, use a firm pillow or stack of towels)


I was eagerly awaiting for this class but I was a bit sick so I am participating here at the eleventh hour but I deem I will explain every single detail. I the first lesson we learnt about what should we do as a first responder. If we saw any accident around us we should help them. I will remind our first lesson here we were tought, if we see accident then what steps we should take. So considere a pillow as a victim I act as a first responder. First I assesed the situation and ensure my safety. If the accident place is safe for me then I will immediately go for her help if there are any obstruggle I will make that clear first. In this case safty of mine and the patient is secured and call for emergency help.

Here the victim is an audult. I first looked for chest rise and breath using the LLF (Look, Listen, Feel) protocol for maximum 10 seconds. I assumed here that the victim was not breathing normally and was just gasping so I started CPR. If one loses consciousness(Don't response), his heart stops beating or he has trouble breathing then we immediately go for CPR.

Then I lay the victim flat on the ground and I knelt down next to him. You can see in the picture I provided by placing the right palm in the middle of the chest (breastbone) and placing the other hand on top of it and interlocking the fingers. In this way I will compressed the chest and will not get tired quickly.

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Then I did 100-120 chest compressions per minute. It is said that if you count it out loud, it increases one's energy. So I was also loud during the count. I tried to keep the time gap between compressions short. (Remember to apply pressure in such a way that the ribcage descends 2 to 2.5 inches. So that the pressure on the heart.)

Then I check the airways to make sure they are clear. I pulled his head back, raised his snout and opened his airway. If phlegm, blood or anything else is stuck in the passage, let it clear and breathe.

After 30 chest compressions, I breathed into the victim's mouth. While inhaling, close the victim's nose and open the mouth and take air into my lungs (inhaling all the air forcefully) and blow it into the patient's lungs. Do this 2 times after every 30 times of pressure. Means its ratio will be 30:2. This should be done until the patient's heartbeat is active or the patient's breathing is normal.

Use of AED is depends on its availability, I don’t have it at this moment, so here I couldn’t use it.
I am performing CPR with my three relative
One of them is only 8 years old. My 8 years old nephew was very eager to learn CPR.
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How to perform CPR on pregnant ladies, obese people, and weak older people; write modifiable procedures for each in detail.


CPR On Pregnant Ladies

A pregnant women CPR is not only about a women but also we have to be concerned about the baby in womb too. For the first step we have to go for her response. Look for her breathing and listen her breathing sound and feel her pulse which is in short (LLF process). If there is no response then ask some one for emergency response service and start the CPR. Here I will write only the modifiable procedures for each in detail.
For a pregnant women we have to
shift the uterus to the left on a flat ground.This reduces pressure on the inferior vena cava, which can cause uterine contractions. It improves blood flow to the heart, increases compression and oxygen delivery. High-quality chest compressions play a very important role in pregnant women, so extra care must be taken in proper hand position and compression depth. So the focus should be on consistent, adequate contractions.

CPR on obese people, and weak older people

For obese people's CPR, hand placement should be center in the chest with frim pressure which is greater then regular people. In a word it needed a bit more body strength for compression.
Older people have bone problems so we have to give PPR considering the bone issue. So we need to adjust the strength slightly to ensure that the compressions reach the required depth without causing too much injury, but we must note that depth is important in CPR. As with all other victims, maintain a 2-inch depth to ensure adequate blood flow.


Write explanation for all the mistakes people do during CPR, aswe highlighted in the class topic.


  • A common problem we all encounter during CPR is the inconsistency of applying deep chest compressions. Due to lack of consistency of this pressure, proper CPR is not possible and the survival rate of the victim decreases. By compression inconsistency I mean that the speed is lower or higher than the speed of 100-120 compressions/min.

  • Another important factor in performing CPR is taking a gap between two compressions. It's a mistake.

  • We have also mentioned that there is a specific hand position to perform CPR but mistakes like wrong hand position happen.

  • Another mistake we make in CPR performance is that we start CPR directly without asking for help from emergency help and thereby delay in getting further services.

  • I think it is a common mistake that the same person performs CPR repeatedly even after being exhausted.

  • We all know that CPR requires a flat surface. But in this case many do it on the bed or other objects which is a mistake.


Plan a simple campaign to raise awareness about CPR in your community. Write down the main goal of your campaign, who you want to reach (your target audience), and key messages you want to share. Think about how you can spread the word (like using social media or holding a community event). Your plan should be clear and include a basic timeline showing when you will do each part of the campaign. (You only have to devise a working plan and not practically implement it.)


I would love to host a campaign to raise awareness about CPR in my community as we learnt from the lesson "Mastering CPR can make a life-or-death difference in emergencies".

**Campaign Name: "Every Second Counts"- CPR Challenge **


Main Campaign Goal:


The main goal for this campaign is to increase awareness of CPR, learn people how to perform CPR and Why it’s important.


My Target Audience:


  • My Target Audience is young general people of the society.
  • High school, College and University students
  • Parents and Volunteers

Key Messages:


  • CPR can save one's life
  • CPR is easy to learn
  • You can be a life saver
  • Be a responsible human being
  • Push and save life

Campaign Strategy with Time plan


  • Campaign Timeline (6 weeks)

Week 1-2: Awareness and Engagement

First half of 1st weekFirst week is for only publicity. I will make some awesome poster by graphic design.
Second half of 1st weekI will go for vedio and audio content about CPR.
2nd Weekshare daily Educational Posts

Week 3-4: Training and Outreach


Week -3Launch “CPR Challenge” on social media.
Week-4Host a Virtual “Ask the Expert” Q&A Session on social media

Week 5 : Face to Face Campaign .


  • It's a door to door campaign.

Week 6: Final Event


  • CPR demonstrations with all steps in final event place
  • Free mini-training sessions
  • Q&A sessions with all and also live sesson so that people can join us who couldn’t join the physically.

Design a simple infographic (Illustration) that summarizing the basic steps of CPR for adults, children, and infants, including why CPR is important and list situations when CPR might be needed (like drowning or heart attacks).


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I am inviting my friends @impersonal,
@sohanurrahman @mayberling


Thanks everyone for reading my post

Regards

@pea07

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QuestionWhat the Student Did WellAreas for ImprovementGrading
Question 1The student provided a thorough description of each CPR step, including the proper hand placement, compression rate, and the LLF technique (Look, Listen, Feel) to assess breathing. They used an accessible substitute (a pillow) for demonstration and effectively explained the CPR process with a practical approach.The student could enhance their response by detailing the exact angle of the arms during chest compressions and clarifying the purpose of each step. It would be better if you had attached a pic while in the position of CPR, a sideway picture showing your shoulder and extended hands at 90 degrees with the casualty.1.7/2
Question 2They outlined specific modifications for CPR on pregnant women, obese individuals, and elderly people, focusing on positioning and the physiological differences that may affect compression technique. The student demonstrated a clear understanding of these critical adjustments.The response could be improved by adding more details on the physiology behind these modifications, especially for pregnant women and obese individuals. Could you please elaborate a little more about the connection between relieving pressure from the inferior vena cava and uterine contractions? Overall, providing step-by-step adjustments based on real-life considerations would help solidify their understanding. Adding visuals or diagrams to show positioning would be a helpful addition.1.7/2
Question 3The student highlighted common CPR mistakes, such as inconsistent compression depth and improper hand positioning.The student could explain how these errors occur and their significance. They could expand by discussing prevention techniques for these mistakes, such as recommended techniques for maintaining compression consistency or proper hand placement reminders. A point-by-point format for each mistake with correction tips would improve clarity and make it easier for readers to follow.1.3/2
Question 4The campaign plan was well-structured, with a clear goal to raise CPR awareness, a target audience, and key messages emphasizing the importance of CPR skills. The student planned to use social media, community events, and school outreach to increase engagement.The plan could benefit from a more detailed strategy, particularly around content creation for social media and event organization. Adding specific milestones in the timeline, such as deadlines for social media posts, and including evaluation methods would improve the campaign’s structure. Also, mentioning potential partnerships with organizations or schools would help.1.6/2
Question 5The student designed a Canva infographic to illustrate CPR steps, clearly explaining the actions for adults, children, and infants. They included reasons for CPR’s importance, making it accessible and informative.While the infographic was created, the student could enhance it by providing distinctions for specific CPR adjustments across age groups. Overall very good work with the illustration, really liked the format and the contrast.1.9/2

General Feedback
The student displayed a solid understanding of CPR principles and made commendable efforts to apply them across different scenarios. The responses reflect clear, practical knowledge and an awareness of the unique needs of varied populations. Incorporating more detailed physiological explanations and using visual aids could further strengthen the response. Great work overall!

Regards
@abdu.navi03

@abdu.navi03 @huzaifanaveed1 - you need to speed up your grading...

Indeed we do. This week has been really tough for us due to some emergency at home. Infact most of our family is still at the hospital. We'll make sure we catch up with this matter soon enough. Thank you for the heads up

Upvoted! Thank you for supporting witness @jswit.

Hi! It's good to see you participating in a new health course :D, it's great that despite your illness your enthusiasm for doing these tasks hasn't diminished, I hope you are feeling much better now. I really like your infographic, it turned out very nice and contains good information on the subject.

Have a nice day!

Thanks my friend, Good to see you here. You are too good in this subject. I read all your participation in our hematology course . yes I am better now.

This post is really very informative. Writing with such detail and clarity on an important topic like CPR is truly appreciated. You have explained every step very well, like checking the breath, how to do chest compressions, and following the 30:2 ratio, etc. Your photos also add more clarity to the post, and it shows that you really put in the hard work.

Your campaign "Every Second Counts" is a great idea to spread CPR awareness among the public. This will make people realize how important it is to know life saving techniques. This initiative will be especially useful for the younger generation, and they will be able to get practical information on the subject.

Hope you will be able to successfully carry out this campaign in your community. May Allah make you successful in this good cause.

Thanks for your good wishes. Yes, it took me long time to publish this post and Alhamdulillah, learnt very important topic.