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What is a CPR test?
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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is a lifesaving first aid skill which can improve the survival of cardiac arrest victims. A cardiac arrest is when the heart stops beating, often it is fatal and over 90% of victims die before reaching hospital.
What is the correct order of CPR?
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Recommending that chest compressions be the first step for lay and professional rescuers to revive victims of sudden cardiac arrest, the association said the A-B-Cs (Airway-Breathing-Compressions) of CPR should now be changed to C-A-B (Compressions-Airway-Breathing).
What is the main purpose of CPR?
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CPR alone is unlikely to restart the heart. Its main purpose is to restore partial flow of oxygenated blood to the brain and heart. The objective is to delay tissue death and to extend the brief window of opportunity for a successful resuscitation without permanent brain damage.