• What is CPR ?

CardioPulmonary Resuscitation is the basic life support measure applied when a person`s heart
& lung actions have stopped.
• What it does ?

It artificaly oxygenates and circulates blood in a person when their natural heart action & breathing have stopped. This is accomplished by providing chest compressions & ventilations.
• Who can do it ?

"You Can"

Contact:

The Irish Heart Foundation
about a CPR course in your area.
Tel. (01) 668 5001.
Your local First Aid organization will also provide instruction in CPR............
"Bring a friend".

When you take a course in CPR you will be in a better postion to help if you encounter someone who has had a cardiac arrest (heart attack).
You will be taught how to:

• Recognise a cardiac arrest.
• Check for respirations.
• Find and take a pulse.
• How to establish and maintain an open airway.
• Where the compression site is on the chest.
• How to position your hands for compressions.
• How to deliver compressions and ventilations to the patient.
• You will also be instructed on the patient recovery position.