An unfortunately low, 6.4% percent of people who suffer from cardiac arrest survive. This is because the majority of people who witness the arrest do not know how to perform CPR. Standing for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation,...read more
Once you know how to do CPR it is a simple enough procedure to be carried out. There are simple steps to remind people how CPR should be carried out. These are: D-danger R-response A-airway B-breathing Danger The ...read more
by Bob Chawk
How to Give CPR? - Remember DR ABC Firstly check for any immediate danger to the injured or to yourself or others. Quickly check if the person is responsive: D - DANGER Do not put yourself in any danger - e.g. live ...read more
by j1e2f3f4
The instructions for CPR is based on Red Cross's New Standards, based on the idea of pushing harder and faster. Here are step by step instructions. If you have gloves, wear them, if you have a CPR mask, use it appropriatel...read more
Contrary to other articles on here I have read, the current guidlines in CPR (2005 to at least 2007) state that if you feel that somebody may be in cardiac arrest, * Check for a response by shaking/shouting at them * S...read more
CPR stands for cardio-pulmonary resuscitation. It the course of action to take when someone is not breathing, and their heart has stopped. I learned this many years ago while training in first aid in the Combined Cadet For...read more
Simple CPR training could save lives this summer At the neighborhood community pool everyone was excited to cool off and enjoy what appeared to be a picture perfect day. A mother placed water wings on her...read more
My heart began to race, then I.... The concern with Inderal (Rx for blood pressure) is not with amide local anesthetics but with epinephrine. This is the body's response to perceived threat or danger. During this reacti...read more
When the need for CPR arises the person must be well trained in CPR. When CPR is given correctly the victim is more likely to survive a tragedy. The ratio for CPR has changed in the last couple of years. The old ratio was ...read more
You have all seen someone who just had a heart attack or a cardiovascular arrest or maybe even a respiratory arrest , But do you really know what to do in case someone could be a stranger someone you have never seen...read more
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