Skill 15:CPR and

Drowning

Learning Intention:To equip you with the knowledge to know when and how to administer Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) in a wilderness setting

Success Criteria:By the end of this session everyone should be able to:• Perform CPR;• Know when not to perform CPR

Activities:1. Discussion/Powerpoint:

- What is CPR?- When should I try CPR?- When should I not try CPR?- Drowning

2. Video

What is CPR?

• Attempt to keep alive an unconscious casualty by simulating the actions of their lungs and heart

• 2 Rescue Breaths to• 30 Chest Compressions• Not intended to restart the heart, just

to keep casualty alive until medical help arrives (so call 999 before starting)

• Of limited use in a wilderness situation due to lengthy response time for emergency services

When should I use CPR?

• On an unconscious, non-breathing casualty

When should I NOT use CPR?

• On a conscious casualty• On a hypothermic casualty

Video: ‘No Hands’ CPR (2.32)

Summary:• Open Airway• Call for/get help• 30 Chest Compressions• 2 Rescue Breaths• Repeat• If more than 1 first aider, swap every

2 minutes (4 repetitions)• Continue until: casualty recovers,

medical help arrives or too exhausted to continue

Drowning

• The only wilderness situation in which performing CPR has a realistic chance of saving life?

• Open Airway (turn on side to clear fluid from mouth/throat)

• 5 Rescue Breaths• 30 compressions• GET HELP• Continue CPR as before

Videos:• Drowning CPR – Theory (3.03)• Drowning CPR – Real (4.32)

Questions?