How to Rescue an Adult in Sudden Cardiac Arrest?
How to Rescue Adult Cardiac Arrest?
1. Adult cardiac arrest can be rescued through cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
2. Cardiac arrest refers to the sudden cessation of the heart's pumping function, with the disappearance of large artery pulsation and heart sounds, leading to severe ischemia and hypoxia of vital organs and ultimately terminating life. The causes may be related to diseases such as coronary atherosclerotic heart disease, acute myocarditis, and aortic stenosis. Additionally, pericardial effusion, heart rupture, electrolyte and acid-base balance disorders, severe acidosis, and drug allergies may also trigger cardiac arrest.
3. Timely rescue is crucial for cardiac arrest symptoms, typically through CPR. For CPR, the patient should be laid flat on a hard surface. If there are vomit or foreign objects in the patient's mouth, they should be promptly cleared to ensure a patent airway. Then, the patient's clothing should be loosened to expose the chest. The rescuer should place their hands overlapping on the patient's chest, locate the compression point, and apply pressure with a depth of approximately 5 centimeters at a rate of 100-120 compressions per minute. After 30 compressions, the patient should receive two rescue breaths, during which the patient's nose should be pinched shut.
