Mellkascompresszióval

Mellkascompresszióval, often translated as chest compressions, is a crucial component of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). It involves applying rhythmic pressure to the center of a person's chest to manually pump blood through the body when their heart has stopped beating effectively. This action is performed to maintain blood flow to vital organs, particularly the brain, until professional medical help arrives or the heart's natural rhythm can be restored.

The technique requires a specific hand placement, typically on the lower half of the sternum, between the nipples. The rescuer uses the heel of one hand, with the other hand placed on top and fingers interlocked or extended, to deliver compressions. The depth of the compressions should be about two inches for adults, and the rate should be between 100 to 120 compressions per minute. It is essential for the chest to fully recoil between compressions to allow the heart to refill with blood.

Mellkascompresszióval is performed as part of a larger CPR protocol that may include rescue breaths. However, in many situations, particularly for untrained bystanders, hands-only CPR, which consists solely of chest compressions, is recommended. This is because effective chest compressions are considered the most critical element in maintaining circulation during cardiac arrest. The goal is to keep oxygenated blood flowing to the brain and other organs, increasing the chances of survival and a good neurological outcome.