CPR Training Saves Lives
Posted on November, 30, 2011 by admin
It is a commonly known fact that for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) to be successful, the first-aid responder has to deliver adequate compressions to the chest. Furthermore, the responder should have completed CPR training. With CPR training techniques changing as fast as the advancement of medical care, each and every person, young and old, should take a CPR class every year or so to refresh one’s knowledge and skills in administering CPR. Thinking that the course taken 10 years ago is enough is absolutely wrong.
According to The American Heart Association, “about 92% of sudden cardiac arrest victims die before reaching the hospital, but statistics prove that that if more people knew CPR, more lives could be saved. Immediate CPR can double, even triple a victim’s chance of survival.” It is interesting to note that the history of CPR goes back to the late 1700’s. However, today, most Americans do not know how to perform it correctly and effectively.
More lives can be saved as more people are trained to learn the latest techniques. For instance, the typical adult CPR is not sufficient for those victims suffering from cardiac arrest due to trauma. As the standard hands compression CPR provides approximately 25% of healthy blood flow to the heart and brain, this is not sufficient for trauma victims. A new CPR technique uses two devices simultaneously to increase circulation.
The new technique makes it easier to perform CPR on adults. Two devices are used to increase blood circulation. One device is handheld that attaches a small suction cup to the chest of the victim. After each compression, the suction cup stimulates blood flow allowing the chest to be filled up. The second device is an impedance threshold device that attaches to the airway of the patient using a facial mask.
Retraining and retention of CPR skills are essential for everyone. Studies have shown that memory of CPR techniques tend to deteriorate as early as three months after training, even among highly trained professionals, including doctors and nurses. Therefore, register for a CPR class. Premier Choice Health Services offers a comprehensive CPR/First-Aid class of the latest administering techniques every other Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. for the low cost of $55.00 per class. The class is approved through the American Heart Associate and provides a two-year certification in adult, child, and infant CPR/First Aid.
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