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How do I revive a teacher whose heart has stopped beating during a school assembly?
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If you encounter a situation where a teacher's heart has stopped beating, it's critical to act quickly and follow these steps:
1. **Call for Help:** Immediately call emergency services (911 or your local emergency number). Alert others nearby to ensure that help is on the way.
2. **Check Responsiveness:** Gently shake the teacher's shoulder and shout to see if they respond.
3. **Check Breathing:** Look for normal breathing. If the person is not breathing or is only gasping, proceed to the next step.
4. **Begin CPR:**
- **Chest Compressions:** Place the heel of one hand on the center of the teacher's chest, the other hand on top, and interlock your fingers. Keep your elbows straight and push down hard and fast, at a rate of 100-120 compressions per minute. The depth should be about 2 inches.
- **Rescue Breaths (if trained):** If you are trained in CPR, give 2 rescue breaths after every 30 compressions. To do this, tilt the head back slightly, pinch the nose, and seal your lips over their mouth. Give 2 breaths, each lasting about 1 second, watching for the chest to rise.
5. **Use an AED (if available):** If there is an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) available, get it immediately or have someone else do so. Turn it on and follow the audio and visual prompts. Attach the pads to the chest as instructed.
6. **Continue CPR:** Keep performing CPR until emergency medical personnel arrive or the person starts to show signs of life (like coughing or moving).
7. **Follow Instructions:** If you are on the phone with emergency services, follow any specific instructions they give you.
Remember, performing CPR is always better than doing nothing, even if you're unsure about your technique. Your quick action can save a life.
1. **Call for Help:** Immediately call emergency services (911 or your local emergency number). Alert others nearby to ensure that help is on the way.
2. **Check Responsiveness:** Gently shake the teacher's shoulder and shout to see if they respond.
3. **Check Breathing:** Look for normal breathing. If the person is not breathing or is only gasping, proceed to the next step.
4. **Begin CPR:**
- **Chest Compressions:** Place the heel of one hand on the center of the teacher's chest, the other hand on top, and interlock your fingers. Keep your elbows straight and push down hard and fast, at a rate of 100-120 compressions per minute. The depth should be about 2 inches.
- **Rescue Breaths (if trained):** If you are trained in CPR, give 2 rescue breaths after every 30 compressions. To do this, tilt the head back slightly, pinch the nose, and seal your lips over their mouth. Give 2 breaths, each lasting about 1 second, watching for the chest to rise.
5. **Use an AED (if available):** If there is an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) available, get it immediately or have someone else do so. Turn it on and follow the audio and visual prompts. Attach the pads to the chest as instructed.
6. **Continue CPR:** Keep performing CPR until emergency medical personnel arrive or the person starts to show signs of life (like coughing or moving).
7. **Follow Instructions:** If you are on the phone with emergency services, follow any specific instructions they give you.
Remember, performing CPR is always better than doing nothing, even if you're unsure about your technique. Your quick action can save a life.