You should memorize the information about CPR well~

I don't think I can do artificial respiration at all. What should I do if I witness a patient?

If you are unable to perform artificial respiration, carry out chest compressions-only resuscitation. In the early stages of cardiac arrest, it has the same effect as CPR and is very helpful to the patient.

I'm afraid to even approach a fallen person, so what should I do if I witness a patient?

In that case, you should at least request help from 119. When you call 119, an emergency medical telephone counselor will instruct you on how to perform chest compressions over the phone.

Is there any effectiveness if a layperson who is not a medical professional performs CPR?

Since most laypeople witness cardiac arrest in its early stages, the effectiveness of performing CPR is very significant. It is known that if a layperson performs CPR immediately after the onset of cardiac arrest, the survival rate increases by more than 2-3 times, and moreover, when a layperson uses an automated external defibrillator, the survival rate is reported to increase by more than 5 times.

Does performing CPR as a layperson violate the Medical Act?

If there are no medical personnel nearby, laypersons performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation on a patient are not legally responsible. In our country, the "Good Samaritan Law" has been in effect since July 2008, establishing a system that exempts legal responsibility for emergency first aid performed by a witness who acts as a rescuer in an emergency situation.

When should you terminate CPR after performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation?

After performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation, CPR is terminated in the following cases.

When the patient's pulse and respiration have recovered

When a doctor or medical professional arrives and takes over emergency care

When exhausted and unable to perform further CPR

When a doctor declares death

When there is clear evidence of death