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CPR and AED: A Life-Saving Duo You Need to Know
CPR manually circulates blood; an AED analyses the heart rhythm and may deliver a shock. Start CPR, attach the AED as soon as it arrives, and follow its prompts while…
CPR Pocket Masks: Reusable or Not?
Some CPR pocket masks are reusable if the manufacturer permits cleaning and disinfection; one-way valves and filters may be single-use. Follow the product instructions and replace any…
Can You Give CPR to Someone with a Pacemaker?
Yes—perform CPR on a person with a pacemaker if they are unresponsive and not breathing normally. Use normal hand placement, call 000 and attach an AED; do not delay because…
CPR or Naloxone First? What to Do in an Opioid Overdose Emergency
Call 000 and start CPR without delay when a person with suspected opioid overdose is unconscious and not breathing normally. Give intranasal naloxone as soon as it is available with…
When Seconds Count: Should You Call 000 or Start CPR?
Call 000 and start CPR as a combined response. If you have a phone, use speaker mode while beginning CPR; if another person is present, have them call and retrieve…
CPR or BLS? Understanding the Differences and Best Practices
CPR is the compression-and-ventilation skill used during cardiac arrest. Basic life support is the broader response that includes safety, recognition, calling 000, CPR and early AED use.
CPR Mistakes and Dos and Don’ts: What Every Rescuer Needs to Know
The most harmful CPR mistakes are delaying the start, compressing too shallowly or slowly, leaning on the chest, stopping too often and delaying AED use. Good CPR prioritises immediate…
How Often Should LVR/CPR Be Carried Out? Understanding Renewal Requirements
CPR competency is commonly refreshed every 12 months, while LVR renewal requirements depend on the applicable employer, regulator and electrical-safety rules. Confirm both requirements…
CPR and Heart Emergencies: Can CPR Restart the Heart?
CPR does not normally restart a stopped heart; it keeps some blood moving. An AED may correct certain shockable rhythms, while paramedics treat other causes and rhythms.
CPR for Tight Spaces: Adapting When It’s Crunch Time
If a collapsed person is unresponsive and not breathing normally, start CPR as soon as you can. Move them to a firm, flat surface only when that can be done…
