CPR is the commonly used acronym for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. CPR is the technique to be used when a person suffers from cardiac arrest. Cardiac arrest simply means that the person’s heart has ceased pumping, or in some instances when he has stopped breathing.

1. Important Facts and the Evolutions of CPR Technique
CPR is the commonly used acronym for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. CPR is the
technique to be used when a person suffers from cardiac arrest. Cardiac arrest
simply means that the person’s heart has ceased pumping, or in some instances
when he has stopped breathing. CPR training is necessary so that and in an
emergency situation, CPR can be performed instantly by a trained person to save
the life of the victim.
Evolution of CPR
Dr. H.R. Silvester was the first known person in history to use a method similar to
CPR during the 19th century. Silvester asked the victim to lie on his back with his
arms raised above his head. He then pressed against the chest of the victim to
enable him exhale. He repeated the process rapidly (16 times per minute).
Holger Neilson explained the process of artificial respiration in the Boy Scout
Handbook of 1911. The victim was made to lie on his side and upward pressure
was applied to force air into the lungs. During the latter half of the 20th century
the artificial respiration procedure became more commonplace to save patients
suffering from cardiac arrests.

2. The history of the CPR techniques used today emanate from ‘mouth-to-mouth’
resuscitation from the 1950s. CPR as it is recognized and practiced today was
initiated at John Hopkins University and was demonstrated to the Maryland
Medical Society in 1960.
CPR Technique
The objective of CPR Classes is to keep the blood flowing to the brain and heart of
the patient. This prevents any immediate collapse till medical resuscitation takes
place with aids such as life support or defibrillation. In fact, the process of CPR is
extended until more medical intervention takes place and the heart begins to
function normally or until the victim is pronounced dead.
CPR rescues breathing and relieves chest compressions and can be truly effective
if it begins within six minutes of the occurrence of cardiac arrest. The technique
entails use of both hands--one on top of the other--in the center of the chest. The
compressions must be delivered in a pressurized and rapid manner for adults and
children older than 8 years.
The recommendation is to provide 30 chest hard compressions followed by two
rescue breaths. For infants, use two fingers for chest compressions instead of the

3. hands and the compressions must be relatively minor than those applicable to
adults.
Additional information
CPR is not a treatment in itself to re-start the heart beatings but only an interim
measure till the patient can be resuscitated through proper medical aid. As per
the reports of the American Heart Association, if CPR process commences within
a couple of minutes of cardiac arrest and defibrillation is provided within three to
five minutes of arrest, the rate of success is more than 50 percent.
Conclusion
CRP is the manual application of breathing techniques and chest compressions to
maintain breathing and circulation till medical help is reached. The CPR method is
an emergency life-saving procedure and it must therefore be performed using
safety precautions.
While providing first aid for the victim with CPR administration, you have to
summon the emergency medical service immediately. You will gain adequate
confidence to handle an emergency situation once you receive CPR training.
There are many organizations that offer CPR training and certification. The
American Heart Association will furnish information about classes in your area.
You can enter your ZIP code on the websites of the American Red Cross and the
American Heart Association to obtain information about local CPR training. Both
organizations offer CPR training and certification courses in workplaces, churches,
schools, clubs and other similar bodies.