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CPR

CPR is a combination of mouth-to-mouth resuscitation and chest compressions.

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a combination of mouth-to-mouth resuscitation and chest compressions that delivers oxygen and artificial circulation to a person whose heart has stopped. This is referred to as being in 'cardiac arrest' (caused by a heart attack). CPR can be life-saving first aid.  Everyone on a farm should know how to perform CPR.
 

References used for this topic page

More information: 
Ambulance Service NSW

CPR chart [PDF 170kb]

Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)

CPR for babies under 12 months

Clinical care: 
Australian Resuscitation Council

Resuscitation guidelines

Research & reviews: 
Medical Journal of Australia

Decision making in CPR attitudes of hospital patients and healthcare professionals

Fast facts: 
CPR
  • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) CPR can be life saving first aid if a person’s heart has stopped    
  • Always call triple zero (000) for an ambulance. You will be given advice if you are unsure what to do while you wait for paramedics.
  • Learn CPR from an accredited trainer, it’s a skill that everyone on a farm should learn.
     

 Find out more about CPR
Last reviewed: 
18-August-2011

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