Basic knowledge of CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Respiration) is something everyone should have. It could be used to preserve or save laves in any situation. This is something most people don't realize until after they are in a situation where they need it. In this essay I will outline the basic steps to preserving life using CPR. Assuming you come across an unconscious person, (who will be referred to hereafter as the victim) and have made …showed first 75 words of 462 total…

…showed last 75 words of 462 total…gets up and walks away, a doctor tells you to stop, or you become physically exhausted, and can not continue. While there is only about a 3% chance of the victim regaining consciousness after CPR, it is still vital to the survival of the victim. It keeps oxygenated blood flowing to the brain, keeping the body alive until proper medical treatment can be given. This basic knowledge could be used in future to save someone's life.