How to Perform Chest Compressions Correctly: A Step-by-Step Guide

how to perform chest compressions correctly

What would you actually do if someone collapsed in front of you right now, at the shops, at a school carnival, in your own backyard? Most people assume they’d step in. But in the moment, without practiced technique, without certainty about what to do first, the majority freeze. Not from lack of courage. From not […]

Resuscitation Team Roles: Who Does What in a Code Blue

resuscitation team roles

The arrest alarm triggers in Bay 6. The registrar is four minutes away. The team is already moving – but everyone is looking at you. In that moment, there’s no time to think about who should be doing what. The team either functions as a unit or it doesn’t. And the difference almost always comes […]

How to Perform CPR Correctly: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide for 2025

How to Perform CPR Correctly

It’s 6:47am on a Tuesday. Your client—a 52-year-old accountant determined to “get back in shape”—just finished his third set of kettlebell swings when he grabs his chest and drops to his knees. Your CPR certification is current, but your last hands-on practice was 11 months ago. Do you start with chest compressions or check for […]