To perform 1 person CPR, you must be able to perform both chest compression and ventilations. The current guidelines recommend 30 compressions and 2 ventilations with this being repeated 5 times. For information on how to perform compressions go here. For information on how to perform ventilations, go here.

When you perform 1 person CPR you are by yourself. However the rate and the way compressions and ventilations are performed, and the timing for both are still the same. There is very little time to get the ventilations done and then get back onto the chest. Also the over all timing for the total cycle is running. This means that you must focus on the timing change when you shift between chest compressions an ventilations.

Compressions are more important: The current emphasis is to perform chest compressions with as little interruption as possible. The compressions are more important than the ventilations in SCA.

Placement of the BVM: Place it close to the head when it is easy to quickly grasp. When yo have given the ventilations, quickly set the BVM back into a position where it is easy to grasp on the next set. Do NOT throw it to the side as this will slow you down on the next cycle.

Ventilation: Pull the head back, get the seal and get air into the lungs. Although the time is short, still the inspiration must take a second (this is much slower than most people perform it). If you inspire too quickly, the air will go into the stomach. As soon as the air has expired give the next breath. On finishing the inspiration, move quickly back to the chest. DO NOT wait.

Onto the chest as quickly as possible: As soon as you have finished the inspiration, move onto the chest and begin chest compressions.

At the Main Menu select "CPR" then the option which you want. On SmartMan there are two different ways to PRACTICE performing CPR, by yourself or with a partner.

CPR 1 Person PRACTICE Click on this button. On the next page press on the SPACE BAR. You begin the practice by performing the first compression. SmartMan will now display and record all information as you perform. CPR 1 PERSON TEST Click on this button. On the next page press on the SPACE BAR. You begin the practice by performing the first compression. SmartMan will now display and record all information as you perform.

SmartMan not only examines each skill, but also records the times associated with each compression and each ventilation along with the total times for each cycle along with the total time. Timing is the most difficult aspect of perform 1 person CPR.

You can get your performance scores up and thus help a victim by practicing the following.

• Careful Placement of the BVM
• Head tilt-chin lift and strong seal in one movement.
• Inspiration over a second, expiration a second, inspiration a second;
• Carefully but quickly place the BVM so it will be easy to pick up.
• Move quickly and confidently to the chest and begin immediately