Updated CPR--Remember C-A-B

Updated CPR protocols have changed the American Heart Associations certified teaching for Health care providers and lay rescuers who learn this life-saving technique.

The old 'ABC' of CPR have changed to CAB.  

We used to remember the steps of CPR by the acronym ABC that stands for:

A-AIRWAY
B-BREATHING
C-CIRCULATION
 
 In the new and improved steps, simply start with the Circulation step in the beginning.

C-CIRCULATION.....Then on to the usual ABC's of CPR:
A-AIRWAY
B-BREATHING
 
When coming upon a person who needs assistance, and we determine that the person or patient needs CPR, we begin with giving COMPRESSIONS right away.  If this is a patient who has compromised circulation, or lack of a heartbeat, by beginning with the C step, compressions first; there is more oxygen given to the brain. 

'Old' CPR had the Airway checked first, then Breaths given, THEN Compressions.  ABC. Using the new CAB's of CPR, we also can take care of the potential choking victim.  If something is lodged in the airway, and we give compressions, we have given a form of the Heimlich and help to move the foreign body out through compressions.      

It is simple, makes sense, and SAVES LIVES!  Any time we have a positive outcome through updated procedures in Health care, it is worth learning, and then putting into action if ever needed.    

Remember C-A-B and be a lifesaver!!

Gentle Hugs......


Source: American Heart Association