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Your CRP levels should be normal if you don't have any infections or chronic inflammatory illnesses such as RA, Crohn's disease, or lupus. C-reactive protein is measured in milligrams of CRP per liter of blood (mg/L). Normal CRP levels are below 3.0 mg/dL. A high sensitivity CRP test can detect levels below 10.0 mg/dL.

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).

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.

Chest compressions delivered in the presumed 2-min CPR were 123+/-12 and 149+/-2 in the five cycles CPR (P<0.05). Sixty-two participants (77.5%) found it easier to count five cycles of CPR. The time needed to deliver the first two rescue breaths was between 12 and 15 s.

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.