What to do after a CPR?
Immediately after performing CPR:
1. Check the person's response:
- If the person is breathing and has a pulse, place them in the recovery position.
- If the person is not breathing or does not have a pulse, continue with CPR until emergency medical services (EMS) arrive.
2. Call for emergency medical services (EMS) if they have not already been called.
3. Stay with the person:
- Continue to monitor their breathing and pulse.
- If they stop breathing or their pulse stops, start CPR again.
4. Provide emotional support:
- Stay calm and reassuring.
- Talk to the person in a soothing voice.
- Let them know that help is on the way.
5. Follow-up with the person:
- After the person has been taken to the hospital, follow up with them to see how they are doing.
- Offer your support and let them know that you are there for them.
Additional things you may need to do after performing CPR:
- Clean your hands and any equipment that you used.
- Document the incident, including the time, date, and location of the incident, as well as the actions that you took.
- Talk to a friend, family member, or therapist about your experience. Performing CPR can be a traumatic experience, and it's important to process your emotions afterwards.
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