American Heart Saver
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No mouth to mouth. In October of 2010, The American Heart Association has brought into effect “hands only” CPR. What this means is that if an adult suddenly collapse, more likely it is due to a sudden CARDIAC arrest or other heart conditions that makes the heart suddenly stop. In this case,” hands only” was created to help bystanders help give.
To help an adult that suddenly collapse, there are two simple steps that should be followed:
1.Call 911
2.Place one hand on top the other at the center of the chest, pushing 2 to 2 ½ inches between the chest.
An estimate of 310,000 American dies of sudden CARDIAC arrest each year. Unfortunately, only 6% of victims survive outside the hospital. Uninterrupted chest compressions at a rate of 100 a minute, is able to keep oxygen flowing to the brain, until professional help arrives or an Automated External Defibrillator arrives to restore a normal heart rhythm.
This action should only be taken for adults who suddenly collapse, stop breathing and are unresponsive. If an adult is overdose on alcohol or drugs, or is a drowned victim, RESCUE breaths are needed to restore oxygen to the brain.
This article is by American Heart Saver www.americanheartsaver.com
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No mouth to mouth. In October of 2010, The American Heart Association has brought into effect “hands only” CPR. What this means is that if an adult suddenly collapse, more likely it is due to a sudden CARDIAC arrest or other heart conditions that makes the heart suddenly stop. In this case,” hands only” was created to help bystanders help give.
To help an adult that suddenly collapse, there are two simple steps that should be followed:
1.Call 911
2.Place one hand on top the other at the center of the chest, pushing 2 to 2 ½ inches between the chest.
An estimate of 310,000 American dies of sudden CARDIAC arrest each year. Unfortunately, only 6% of victims survive outside the hospital. Uninterrupted chest compressions at a rate of 100 a minute, is able to keep oxygen flowing to the brain, until professional help arrives or an Automated External Defibrillator arrives to restore a normal heart rhythm.
This action should only be taken for adults who suddenly collapse, stop breathing and are unresponsive. If an adult is overdose on alcohol or drugs, or is a drowned victim, RESCUE breaths are needed to restore oxygen to the brain.
This article is by American Heart Saver www.americanheartsaver.com