is a 

lifesaving technique that's useful in many emergencies, such as a heart attack or near

drowning, in which someone's breathing or heartbeat has stopped.

When to start CPR

1. Unconscious/Unresponsive - It is recommended that you begin CPR if the person is unconscious

or unresponsive. If their condition becomes unstable because you don’t intervene, they may
lose control of their breathing.
2. Not breathing or has no normal breathing - If the person is not breathing, it’s time to perform
CPR to circulate oxygenated blood through the body. Without blood flow and oxygen, the heart
stops beating and the brain starts dying.
3. No definite pulse - If you cannot feel a pulse, begin performing CPR. If the heart isn’t pumping,
oxygen is not getting to the rest of the body. Chest compressions keep blood flowing to the
heart and brain until emergency responders can take over and try other methods of
resuscitation.

CAB is an acronym used in CPR training. it stands for Compressions, Airway, Breathing and is
taught on American Heart Association (AHA) CPR courses.

The CAB acronym is designed to emphasise the importance of quality chest compressions over
the delivery of rescue breaths. Chest compressions are the most important component of adult CPR.

COMPRESSION 30:2

30 chest compressions with a pause for 2 ventilations at a compression: ventilation ratio of 30:2
Airway

If you're trained in CPR and you've performed 30 chest compressions, open the person's airway using
the head-tilt, chin-lift maneuver. Put your palm on the person's forehead and gently tilt the head back.
Then with the other hand, gently lift the chin forward to open the airway.

Breathing

As soon as an automated external defibrillator (AED) is available, apply it and follow the prompts. Give
one shock, then resume chest compressions for two more minutes before giving a second shock.