# Perform CPR

Do you know how to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation ?

1\) Safety First: Ensure the scene is safe for both you and the victim. Look out for any potential hazards.  
2\) Check Responsiveness: Gently tap the person's shoulder and shout, "Are you okay?" If there's no response, it's time to act.  
3\) Call for Help: Dial emergency services or direct someone else to do so. Quick professional intervention is crucial.  
4\) Begin CPR: Position Your Hands: Place the heel of one hand on the center of the person's chest. Place your other hand on top and interlock your fingers.  
5\) Give Compressions: Press down hard and fast, at least 2 inches deep, and at a rate of 100-120 compressions per minute. Allow the chest to rise fully between compressions.  
6\) Open the Airway: Tilt the head back slightly and lift the chin.  
7\) Provide Rescue Breaths (if trained): Pinch the nose shut, place your mouth fully over the person's mouth, and blow to make the chest rise. Give 2 breaths, each lasting about 1 second.  
8\) Continue CPR: Keep performing cycles of chest compressions and rescue breaths until medical professionals arrive or the person begins to show signs of life.