Nurse Etta

CPR in a Baby: Every Parent Should Know This

If a baby is unresponsive and not breathing normally, act immediately.

Call 999 and begin CPR. Give 5 initial rescue breaths, then give chest compressions at 100–120 per minute, pressing about one-third of the chest depth (around 4 cm).

Continue CPR with 30 compressions to 2 breaths if you are alone, and use an AED as soon as available, following its instructions.

This is one skill you hope never to need—but knowing it could save a baby's life.

Nurse Etta

CPR in a Child: Would You Know What to Do?

If a child is unresponsive and not breathing normally, CPR can save their life.

Call 999 and start CPR. Give 5 initial rescue breaths, then give chest compressions at 100–120 per minute, pressing about one-third of the depth of the chest (around 5 cm).

Continue CPR with 30 compressions to 2 breaths if you are alone, and use an AED as soon as available, following its instructions.

Knowing CPR before an emergency happens can make all the difference.

Nurse Etta

Hands-Only CPR: Your Hands Can Save a Life

If an adult is unresponsive and not breathing normally, call 999 and start CPR.

Place the heel of one hand in the centre of the chest, place your other hand on top, and give continuous chest compressions:
Push 5–6 cm deep at 100–120 compressions per minute.

If you are unable or unwilling to give rescue breaths, keep giving chest compressions until help takes over, the person shows signs of life, or you cannot continue.

Ask for an AED if one is available and follow its instructions.

Doing something is better than doing nothing. Your hands could save a life.

Nurse Etta

Adult CPR: Know What to Do

If you find an adult who is unresponsive, act quickly:

• Call 999 immediately and ask for an ambulance.
• Check whether they are breathing normally. Gasping or abnormal breathing is not normal breathing.
• If unresponsive and not breathing normally, start CPR immediately.
• Give 30 chest compressions in the centre of the chest, 5–6 cm deep, at 100–120 per minute.
• If trained and able, give 2 rescue breaths, then continue 30:2. If not trained to give breaths, continue chest compressions.
• Use an AED as soon as available and follow its instructions.

Keep going until emergency help takes over or the person shows signs of life.

Early CPR and early defibrillation can save a life.

Nurse Etta

Good morning, beautiful people!

May God bless you with good health, renewed strength and peace today.
For everyone who is unwell, may healing locate you. For those caring for the sick, may God strengthen you.

May today bring better health, good news and reasons to smile.

Stay well, stay hopeful, and have a blessed day. ❤️

For those struggling with weight-related health challenges, may balance and discipline come to you with ease. May your body respond well to care and consistency. And may you achieve what you are working hard for

How to Recognise Cardiac Arrest

Cardiac arrest happens when the heart suddenly stops pumping blood effectively. Every second matters.
Look for these key signs:
• The person suddenly collapses or is unresponsive.
• They are not breathing normally.
• They may be gasping or taking occasional irregular breaths, this is not normal breathing.

If the person is unresponsive and not breathing normally:
Call 999 immediately, start CPR and ask someone to bring an AED/defibrillator if available.

Do not delay CPR while trying to check for a pulse if you are not a healthcare professional.

Early recognition, CPR and defibrillation can save a life.

Nurse Etta

Should You Put Your Fingers in a Choking Person’s Mouth?

When someone is choking, your first instinct may be to reach into their mouth and try to pull the object out. But a blind finger sweep can make things worse.

You could push the object deeper into the airway, cause injury and delay effective first aid.

If you can clearly see the object and can easily remove it, do so carefully. If you cannot see it, do not blindly put your fingers into the mouth.

If the person cannot cough effectively, speak or breathe, begin appropriate choking first aid with back blows and abdominal thrusts in adults, when appropriate.

If they become unresponsive, call 999 and begin CPR.

Remember: If you can’t see it, don’t sweep for it.

Nurse Etta