CPR practical assessment is a really important part of every first aid course. When it comes to CPR or Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation the aim is to take over the function of the heart and keep the brain perfused with oxygen.
It is important to be confident in the assessment of the casualty. So when do you need to do CPR? The simple answer is when the person is not breathing or not breathing normally, and this is something we always discuss on our courses. Firstly how do you assess whether someone is breathing and secondly what “agonal” gasps are. To find out more why not book a course today?
