[Infographic] Single Moms Can Learn CPR the Easy Way
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The Red Cross offers online learning programs for CPR training. These programs display pictures, diagrams, easy-to-understand explanations and more. Of course, if you prefer the traditional classroom setting to learn CPR then you can choose that as well.
A quick way to remember CPR is by what is known as the “ABC” steps. A stands for Airway, B stands for Breathing and C stands for Circulation.
The airway step is when you place the child flat on the ground and then slightly tilt their head backwards. This is the proper position to perform CPR, which leads us to the breathing step.
Breathe into the child’s mouth in order to force air into their lungs.
After that, you want to get circulation into their heart by performing chest compressions. This will restore blood flow throughout their system after their heart stops beating.
Repeat the breathing and circulation steps until the child responds. The American Heart Association is constantly posting changes to their CPR guidelines, so you will want to stay updated on those as often as possible.
Of course, always remember to call 9-1-1 before using CPR because you will want emergency paramedics to get there as soon as possible. CPR is meant to be a temporary revival of the child until professionals can get there and follow their own advanced medical procedures.
