Hjertekompressioner

Hjertekompressioner, also known as chest compressions, are a critical component of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). They are performed when a person's heart has stopped beating, a condition called cardiac arrest. The purpose of chest compressions is to manually circulate blood throughout the body, particularly to the brain and other vital organs, until professional medical help arrives or the heart resumes beating on its own.

The technique involves placing the heel of one hand on the center of the chest, between the nipples, and the other hand on top of the first. The rescuer then pushes down hard and fast, compressing the chest by at least two inches in adults. The rate of compressions should be between 100 and 120 per minute. This rhythmic pressure forces blood out of the heart and into the circulatory system.

Hjertekompressioner are often combined with rescue breaths in standard CPR. However, in cases where rescue breaths are not possible or the rescuer is untrained in them, hands-only CPR, consisting solely of chest compressions, is still highly effective and recommended. Early and effective chest compressions significantly increase the chances of survival for individuals experiencing cardiac arrest. It is crucial for bystanders to be trained in CPR to be able to provide these life-saving interventions.