A video of a tourist receiving CPR from his son at the Taj Mahal has gone viral online. The man suffered a heart attack while inside the iconic monument and his son quickly performed CPR, a life-saving technique that many onlookers recorded on their cellphones. The incident highlights the importance of learning basic first aid skills. After a period of time, the man regained consciousness and was transported to a hospital. Further details are currently unknown.
CPR, or Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation, involves maintaining blood flow in a person’s body until professional medical help arrives. It is a technique that can be performed by individuals without formal first aid training, and has the potential to save lives. To perform CPR, the person should be placed on their back in a safe area with their head slightly tilted back by lifting the chin. The mouth should be checked for any obstructions, such as food or vomit, and cleared if necessary.
The rescuer should then place one hand on top of the other, clasping them together, and use the heel of the hands with straight elbows to apply firm and rapid compressions in the center of the chest, just below the nipples. The compressions should be at least 2 inches deep. After ensuring that the person’s mouth is clear, the rescuer should tilt their head back slightly, lift their chin, pinch their nose shut, seal their mouth over the person’s mouth, and blow.
If the person’s chest does not rise with the first breath, their head should be properly tilted again. If the chest still does not rise with a second breath, it may indicate that the person is choking. Each breath should last about 1 second and make the chest rise. It is important to allow air to exit before giving the next breath.
Chest compressions should be performed at a rate of at least 100 to 120 times per minute. The chest should return to its normal position between compressions. The cycle of 30 chest compressions and two rescue breaths should be repeated until the person starts breathing on their own or until professional help arrives to take over.
Immediate administration of CPR after someone’s heart stops beating can greatly increase their chances of survival, potentially doubling or even tripling the likelihood of survival.
