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Learn how to perform CPR

It’s time to learn CPR and be ready to help save a life.

The guidance on what to do in cardiac arrest cases has changed slightly since the Covid-19 outbreak and we wanted to keep you up-to-date. The Resuscitation Council UK advises that you can loosely place a face mask or a cloth over the nose and mouth of the collapsed person and to do chest compressions only. You can learn more about it here or simply take the following steps!

Follow the steps below to get CPR ready!
LEARN

Watch the videos below to learn about CPR

Review the steps of CPR

Feeling CPR ready yet? Let’s review the steps of CPR one more time before you start practicing your skills.

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PRACTICE YOUR SKILLS

Get familiar with the motions and practice your chest compressions on a cushion or pillow.

  • Place your hands on the centre of your cushion’s ‘chest’ and interlock your fingers.
  • Keep your arms straight as you push down hard and fast. For adults in cardiac arrest, chest compressions should be about 5-6 cm deep.
  • Let your hands come back up between compressions but do not take your hands off the chest.
  • Do this at a rate of 100 to 120 chest compressions per minute – about 2 per second. Get inspired by this Spotify playlist to find your CPR anthem!

Check out Gareth below who has placed a pillow inside one of our CPR bags to practice chest compressions on. His friend is watching carefully before he gives it a go himself.

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PLEDGE YOUR COMMITMENT

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Let us know what steps you will take to help your friends and family stay CPR ready.

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GET A FREE BAG

Interested in having your own Save a Life for Scotland CPR tote bag?

Stuff a pillow, cushion or some clothes into the CPR bag to practice your chest compressions. Then use the bag to share your skills with your friends and family. Don’t forget to send us a video or tag us on social media (@SaveaLifeScot) to show us your CPR skills!

To apply for a free bag, please send an email to hello@savealife.scot with your name and mailing address. Please note we have a limited supply of bags so apply today before we run out!