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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is an emergency technique used during cardiac arrest. Anyone can perform this lifesaving procedure.
CPR involves pressing firmly on a person’s chest to squeeze blood from the heart. The goal is to force circulation when the heart stops beating, and supply vital organs with oxygen. CPR can partially restore heart and lung functions, and prevent severe brain damage and death.
There is no wrong way to perform CPR — Hands-Only CPR (without assisted breathing) is perfectly acceptable.
Basic steps for Hands-Only teen and adult CPR include:
Follow these steps for infant CPR:
If a child needs CPR:
If you have to perform CPR, you may have an emotional reaction to the experience. It is normal to feel fear, concern, anxiety, or other discomfort during or after the procedure. Try to focus on the task at hand to remain calm.
If you received CPR, you may feel soreness from compressions or the AED. It is common to have feelings of sorrow or guilt after receiving CPR. Discuss these feelings with your Primary Care Physician — you may benefit from a referral to appropriate mental health providers.
Dignity Health – St. Rose Dominican provides emergency care, including CPR in Henderson, Las Vegas and North Las Vegas.
Acute Care Hospitals
Dignity Health-St. Rose Dominican
Rose de Lima Campus
102 E. Lake Mead Pkwy., Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 564-2622
Dignity Health-St. Rose Dominican
San Martin Campus
8280 W. Warm Springs Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89113
(702) 707-3758
Dignity Health-St. Rose Dominican
Siena Campus
3001 St. Rose Pkwy., Henderson, NV 89052
(702) 615-5000
Neighborhood Hospitals
Dignity Health-St. Rose Dominican
Blue Diamond Campus
4855 Blue Diamond Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89139
(702) 216-7305
Dignity Health-St. Rose Dominican
North Las Vegas
1550 W. Craig Rd., North Las Vegas, NV 89032
(702) 777-3615
Dignity Health-St. Rose Dominican
Sahara Campus
4980 W. Sahara Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89146
(702) 216-7365
Dignity Health-St. Rose Dominican
West Flamingo Campus
9880 W. Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89147
(702) 216-7335