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There came a knock, and Joseph, who had changed into his pajamas, slightly frowned, when he heard the girl's voice, "Your Highness, I have something I would like to ask you about."
It was Perna's voice. And Emankksoede had already consciously "vanished" the moment she appeared at the cabin staircase.
Joseph glanced at his pajamas, casually picked up a cavalry jacket and threw it on, and said to the outside, "Please come in."
His attire was indeed lacking in etiquette, but this was not the Palace of Versailles, so there were no strict requirements here.
The door opened, and Perna, clad in a neat white uniform, entered with her head lowered, quickly making a bow, and somewhat stammered, "Yo-Your Highness, that, I would like to understand some, that is…"
She straightened her waist, her voice growing louder, "The method you used to save Camellia yesterday, oh, it's called 'cardiopulmonary resuscitation' and 'artificial respiration,' right?"
Joseph nodded, "Yes, they are actually a part of 'cardiopulmonary resuscitation.' Besides being used to save drowning victims, it can also be applied in situations like sudden cardiac arrest and shock.
"Its main principle is through…"
Perna suddenly said, "Your Highness, could you teach me cardiopulmonary resuscitation? I mean, as a doctor, I hope to…"
"Of course," nodded Joseph, who had often taught Perna medical techniques before, so he immediately started demonstrating with his hands, "First, you must remember the mnemonic for CPR, which is '120 plus 30 plus 2.'
"This means, during cardiac compressions, it's 120 compressions per minute, forcefully. After compressing 30 times, perform two breaths of artificial respiration."
Perna studied very diligently, "Hands overlapped, placed above the ribcage by two finger-widths, pressing downward.
"Hmm, pay attention to the rhythm. Is that right, Your Highness?"
Joseph watched her movements and slightly shook his head, "The angle is wrong, you need to press with your body weight. Oh, it's best if you could practice actually."
He had intended to call Emankksoede in, but Perna had already come closer, placed her hands on his chest, and asked, "Is it here?"
Joseph nodded, and simply pulled the mattress to the ground, then lay down, instructing, "Now it's practice, you need to be lighter, don't break my ribs."
Perna chuckled, feeling less nervous than before, and began kneeling beside the Crown Prince to practice the cardiac compressions.
"Ah, ow... exactly, just like that." Joseph, enduring the pain, nodded, "You learn very quickly.
"After pressing 30 times , you need to blow air into the patient's lungs. , breathe in, one hand pinching the nose, the other hand pinching the mouth. Completely cover the patient's mouth and blow forcefully."
He said, preparing to get up, "You can practice this with your friend…"
Before he could finish his words, Perna's delicate hand appeared before him.
Two slender fingers pinched his nose, and another hand pried open his mouth.
Then, her soft, tender lips pressed against his.
The fragrant breath of a young girl entered Joseph's mouth, not forceful, but very gentle, accompanied by a trace of shyness.
Joseph just started to say something when Perna lifted her head, took a deep breath, and without hesitation, bent down again, pressing her red lips to his.
Joseph's heart raced, feeling the blood rush to his head.
After a moment, the warm lips slowly parted, and Joseph suddenly felt a tinge of reluctance.
Perna, her cheeks flushed, leaned back, but her beautiful, big eyes did not shift from the Crown Prince's face.
Joseph quickly said, "Ahem, you did very well, perfectly executed. So, from now on you will..."
Perna suddenly said, "Your Highness, I am so happy."
"Actually, all day today, I couldn't help but wish that it had been me who fell into the water yesterday."
Perna's gaze became exceptionally determined, her fingers clenching the pocket of her white coat. "Although I know I come from low birth, I still can't help but...fall in love with you."
"Ever since that day you suddenly appeared in the kitchen, I have deeply fallen in love with you, unable to extricate myself."
"Please let me finish," Perna's voice was soft yet clear. "I do not ask for anything in return, I only wish to forever stay by your side.
"Especially at that moment just now, I felt as if my soul was melting away; I prayed to Jesus in my heart, wishing that moment could last forever.
"Ah, I don't know what I'm saying, but... Your Highness, I beg you, let me always behold you, until the day Jesus calls me away..."
Joseph felt his heart might be warming, perhaps it was just an illusion; then he invariably remembered how serious the girl in front of him was about conducting his examination, always concerned about his health since he came into this world.
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation is a life-saving technique for sudden cardiac and respiratory arrest, aimed at restoring spontaneous breathing and circulation.
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation includes basic and advanced life support. Once cardiac arrest is diagnosed, immediate basic life support should be performed, mainly through manual chest compressions, airway opening, and artificial respiration to establish more effective ventilation and circulation. Advanced life support builds on basic life support with auxiliary equipment, medications, and specialized techniques to improve airflow and circulatory function.
The success of cardiopulmonary resuscitation greatly depends on the timeliness and effectiveness of the rescue. If basic life support is initiated within one minute of cardiac arrest and defibrillation within three minutes, the survival rate can reach 90%.
1. Consciousness assessment: Tap the patient's shoulder with both hands and ask, "Hey, what's wrong with you?" Inform of no response.
2. Check breathing: Observe the patient's chest movements for 5-10 seconds (1001, 1002, 1003, 1004, 1005...) and note the absence of breathing.
3. Call for help: Call people! Call a doctor! Bring the resuscitation cart! Defibrillator!
4. Check for carotid pulse: With the middle and index fingers of the right hand, move from the midline of the trachea to the vicinity of the carotid pulse, and inform of no pulse (count 1001, 1002, 1003, 1004, 1005... judge for more than five seconds but less than ten seconds).
5. Loosen the collar and belt.
6. External cardiac compressions: At the midpoint of a line connecting the nipples (lower one-third of the sternum), place the heel of the left hand firmly against the patient's chest, overlap the hands, keep the fingers of the left hand upturned, arms straight, and forcefully compress with upper body strength 30 times (compression rate of at least 100 per minute and a depth of at least 125 pixels).
7. Open the airway: Tilt head and lift chin technique. No secretions in the mouth, no dentures present.
8. Artificial respiration: Use a simple breathing apparatus, secure with the "CE" hand technique, and squeeze the respirator, delivering 400-600ml of air per breath, at a rate of 10-12 times per minute.