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You can never be too prepared when it comes to first aid, and last weekend showed the importance it has! As you probably know, Christian Eriksen collapsed on the pitch whilst playing in Denmark’s opening game. Having received CPR and with access to a defibrillator so quickly after collapsing the expert teams have given him the very best chances of survival and recovery.
Here is our step-by-step on how to perform CPR:
1. With children or a drowning adult, you start with 5 initial breaths.
2. Then with everyone, place the heel of your hand on the breastbone at the centre of the person's chest. Place your other hand on top of your hand and interlock your fingers.
3. Position yourself with your shoulders above your hands.
4. Using your body weight (not just your arms), press straight down by 2 to 2.5 inches on their chest. For a child, 2 inches. For an infant, 1.5 inches.
5. Keeping your hands on their chest, release the compression, and allow the chest to return to its original position.
6. Repeat these compressions at a rate of 100 to 120 times a minute until an ambulance arrives or you become exhausted. Breaths can also be included every 30 compressions for drowning adults or children, although due to Covid the HSE does suggest covering the mouth with a cloth.
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