How can I cope with the emotional aspects of giving CPR and First Aid to someone in an emergency?11/19/2019  Being involved in the rescue of another person by giving them CPR and First Aid can cause a wide range of feelings. These feelings are normal. It also is important to know that talking about your feelings is helpful in coping with the stress of responding to someone in an emergency situation. You may wish to talk with family members, consult with your human resources department about your company’s employee assistance program, or consult with your personal healthcare provider or clergy for counseling or referral to a professional.
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 If you are someone who wants to work in a medical institution and needs a Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification (PALS certification), then you may have some questions regarding the certification. Look no further, Attentive Safety CPR and Safety Training have the answers to these questions and more. What is PALS certification?Attentive Safety CPR and Safety Training's PALS Provider course is to improve the quality of care provided to seriously ill or injured children, resulting in improved outcomes. The PALS Provider course uses a series of videos and simulated pediatric emergencies to reinforce the important concepts of a systematic approach to pediatric assessment, basic life support, PALS treatment algorithms, effective resuscitation, and team dynamics. How long does a PALS certification last?A PALS certification lasts for two years. When you are certified with Attentive Safety CPR and Safety Training, renewal is easy. You just simply renew your card by taking the PALS Renewal Class prior to your current PALS certification expiring. Why should you choose Attentive Safety CPR and Safety Training for PALS certification?The Instructors at Attentive Safety CPR and Safety Training make you an integral part of the training, so everyone in the class is at the center of the learning. Attentive Safety CPR and Safety Training also provides you with the state-of-the-art equipment for practicing and learning. PALS Certification courses can either be taken at our office or at at your location for groups of 5 of more with Group PALS Training.
 If you are someone who wants to work in a medical institution and needs an Basic Life Support certification (BLS certification), then you may have some questions regarding the certification. Look no further, Attentive Safety CPR and Safety Training have the answers to these questions and more. What is BLS certification?Attentive Safety CPR and Safety Training's Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Classroom Course is designed to provide a wide variety of healthcare professionals the ability to recognize several life-threatening emergencies, provide CPR, use an AED, and relieve adult, child and infant choking in a safe, timely and effective manner. How long does an BLS certification last?A BLS certification lasts for two years. When you are certified with Attentive Safety CPR and Safety Training, renewal is easy. You just simply renew your card by taking the BLS Renewal Class prior to your current BLS certification expiring. Where can I get BLS certified?If you are looking for an American Heart Association Training Site to receive your BLS certification, then look no further than Attentive Safety CPR and Safety Training. We provide the necessary training for you to become BLS certified. Our corporate office is located in Marietta, Georgia. BLS Classes are held 7 days a week in Marietta, Georgia or we can come to you for groups of 5 or more for Group BLS Training. Why should you choose Attentive Safety CPR and Safety Training for BLS certification?The Instructors at Attentive Safety CPR and Safety Training make you an integral part of the training, so everyone in the class is at the center of the learning. Attentive Safety CPR and Safety Training also provides you with the state-of-the-art equipment for practicing and learning. BLS Certification courses can either be taken at our office or at at your location for groups of 5 of more with Group BLS Training.
 If you are someone who wants to work in a medical institution and needs an Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification (ACLS certification), then you may have some questions regarding the certification. Look no further, Attentive Safety CPR and Safety Training have the answers to these questions and more. What is ACLS certification?ACLS stands for advanced cardiovascular life support and this certification is required by professionals and medical personnel who may respond to a cardiovascular emergency. The ACLS certification course covers recognition and early management of respiratory and cardiac arrest, airway management, ACLS pharmacology, basic life support review, management of acute coronary syndromes and stroke, and how to be both a leader and a team member in a resuscitation team. How long does an ACLS certification last?An ACLS certification lasts for two years. When you are certified with Attentive Safety CPR and Safety Training, renewal is easy. You just simply renew your card by taking the ACLS Renewal Class prior to your current ACLS certification expiring. Where can I get ACLS certified?If you are looking for an American Heart Association Training Site to receive your ACLS certification, then look no further than Attentive Safety CPR and Safety Training. We provide the necessary training for you to become ACLS certified. Our corporate office is located in Marietta, Georgia. ACLS Classes are held 7 days a week in Marietta, Georgia and monthly at our other locations across the U.S.A. We can come to you anywhere in the U.S.A. for groups of 5 or more for Group ACLS Training. Why should you choose Attentive Safety CPR and Safety Training for ACLS certification?The Instructors at Attentive Safety CPR and Safety Training make you an integral part of the training, so everyone in the class is at the center of the learning. Attentive Safety CPR and Safety Training also provides you with the state-of-the-art equipment for practicing and learning. ACLS Certification courses can either be taken at our location or we come to you anywhere in the U.S.A. for groups of 5 of more with Group ACLS Training.
 Interruptions of CPR and more specifically interruptions of chest compressions should be avoided whenever possible.
Responders should maintain at least a 60 percent chest compression fraction time (the proportion of time that chest compressions are being delivered during the course of a resuscitation) with a goal of 80 percent to improve outcomes. Every second matters and several strategies have been incorporated into the program to assist responders to improve their CCF percentages. Learn more in our BLS for Healthcare Provider Class.  Scene size-up: Checking for severe life-threatening bleeding is now part of the initial impression within the scene size-up to provide care in a more timely manner.
Checking for responsiveness: To check for responsiveness, responders should use a "shout-tap-shout" sequence - first shouting to determine resonsiveness, then tapping the shoulder of and adult or child (or the foot of an infant) to elicit a response, and then shouting again. Primary assessment: Breathing and pulse check occur simultaneously during the primary assessment. This check should take at least 5 seconds, but no more than 10 seconds. Learn more in our BLS for Healthcare Providers Class.  For patients in respiratory arrest from a suspected opioid overdose, professional responders may consider the administration of naloxone (Narcan) based upon local protocols, rules and regulations.
The primary focus for any patient will be supporting ventilations and CPR if necessary over the administration of a medication. Learn more in our First Aid CPR AED class.  For a wound that is bleeding severely, if direct pressure fails to control the bleeding or is not possible, application of a manufactured (commercial) tourniquet or a hemostatic dressing can be considered. Learn more in a First Aid CPR AED Class.
 At Attentive Safety CPR and Safety Training, we provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid training for Babysitters through our Pediatric First Aid CPR AED class. This training is essential for those who need to be able to recognize and manage pediatric emergencies and who work directly with children. Next to school teachers, babysitters and nannies are the people that keep our children safe when parents can’t be at home. Accidental injuries, including choking and drowning, are the top causes for pediatric deaths in the United States of America, and it is important for these individuals to know what to do if such an emergency occurred. Whether you’re looking to babysit for your neighbors on the occasional Friday night or you’re hoping to land a full-time nanny job, you should first look into obtaining Pediatric First Aid CPR AED certification. Attentive Safety CPR and Safety Training has classes focusing on CPR for babysitters and nannies that don’t require much of your time and will make all the difference if you find yourself in an emergency situation. All of our classes include classroom instruction with an experienced medical professional using hands-on methods involving a manikin. What Is Pediatric First Aid CPR AED for Babysitters?Pediatric First Aid and CPR training for Babysitters is designed specifically for those who may be required to administer life-saving support in pediatric emergencies. During CPR classes for Babysitters, individuals will explore a variety of pediatric emergency topics, including:
Who Should Enroll In Pediatric First Aid CPR AED for Child Babysitters?Pediatric First Aid and CPR training for Babysitters is ideal for:
Why Should You Choose Attentive Safety CPR and Safety Training For Your Pediatric First Aid CPR AED Training?Attentive Safety CPR and Safety Training is a top provider of CPR training for Babysittersthroughout the United States of America. Our CPR classes for Babysitters offer:
To find out more about our Pediatric First Aid and CPR training for Babysitters, please contact us today at 1.877.531.2226.  The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is alerting consumers to Meridian Medical Technologies’ voluntary recall of 13 lots of Mylan’s EpiPen and EpiPen Jr (epinephrine injection) Auto-Injector products used for emergency treatment of severe allergic reactions. This recall is due to the potential that these devices may contain a defective part that may result in the devices’ failure to activate. The recalled product was manufactured by Meridian Medical Technologies and distributed by Mylan Specialty.
While the number of reported failures is small, EpiPen products that potentially contain a defective part are being recalled because of the potential for life-threatening risk if a severe allergic reaction goes untreated. Consumers should keep and use their current EpiPens if needed until they get a replacement. Consumers should contact Stericycle at 877-650-3494. As stated on the product label, consumers should always seek emergency medical help right away after using their EpiPens, particularly if the device did not activate. At this time, the 13 lots identified – distributed between Dec. 17, 2015, and July 1, 2016 – are the only EpiPen lots impacted by the U.S. recall. Consumers who have EpiPens from lots that are not included in this recall, do not need to replace their EpiPen prior to its expiration date. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently updated the patient instructions for epinephrine autoinjectors. The FDA recommends holding the leg firmly in place just before and during the injection. For EpiPen and EpiPen Jr injector, hold the pen in place for 3 seconds. Some other injectors may be held in place for up to 10 seconds. Be familiar with the manufacturer’s instructions for the type of injector you are using. In young children, injections of epinephrine into the thigh can result in bent or embedded needles, especially if the child is moving or uncooperative during the injection. The rationale for the shortened injection duration is that it will decrease the likelihood of injury to a moving or uncooperative child. Learn how to properly use an EpiPen in Attentive Safety CPR and Safety Training's Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED course today by calling 1.877.531.2226 or visit https://www.attentivesafety.com Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a lifesaving technique useful in many emergencies, including heart attack or near drowning, in which someone's breathing or heartbeat has stopped. The American Heart Association recommends that everyone — untrained bystanders and medical personnel alike — begin CPR with chest compressions.
It's far better to do something than to do nothing at all if you're fearful that your knowledge or abilities aren't 100 percent complete. Remember, the difference between your doing something and doing nothing could be someone's life. Here's advice from the American Heart Association: Untrained. If you're not trained in CPR, then provide hands-only CPR. That means uninterrupted chest compressions of 100 to 120 a minute until paramedics arrive (described in more detail below). You don't need to try rescue breathing. Trained and ready to go. If you're well-trained and confident in your ability, begin with chest compressions instead of first checking the airway and doing rescue breathing. Start CPR with 30 chest compressions before checking the airway and giving rescue breaths. Trained but rusty. If you've previously received CPR training but you're not confident in your abilities, then just do chest compressions at a rate of 100 to 120 a minute. (Details described below.) The above advice applies to adults, children and infants needing CPR, but not newborns. CPR can keep oxygenated blood flowing to the brain and other vital organs until more definitive medical treatment can restore a normal heart rhythm. When the heart stops, the lack of oxygenated blood can cause brain damage in only a few minutes. A person may die within eight to 10 minutes. To learn CPR properly, take an Attentive Safety CPR and Safety first-aid training course, including CPR and how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED) at https://www.attentivesafety.com. If you are untrained and have immediate access to a phone, call 911 before beginning CPR. The dispatcher can instruct you in the proper procedures until help arrives. Before you begin Before starting CPR, check: Is the environment safe for the person? Is the person conscious or unconscious? If the person appears unconscious, tap or shake his or her shoulder and ask loudly, "Are you OK?" If the person doesn't respond and two people are available, one should call 911 or the local emergency number and one should begin CPR. If you are alone and have immediate access to a telephone, call 911 before beginning CPR — unless you think the person has become unresponsive because of suffocation (such as from drowning). In this special case, begin CPR for one minute and then call 911 or the local emergency number. If an AED is immediately available, deliver one shock if instructed by the device, then begin CPR. Remember to spell C-A-B The American Heart Association uses the acronym of CAB — compressions, airway, breathing — to help people remember the order to perform the steps of CPR. Compressions: Restore blood circulation Put the person on his or her back on a firm surface. Kneel next to the person's neck and shoulders. Place the heel of one hand over the center of the person's chest, between the nipples. Place your other hand on top of the first hand. Keep your elbows straight and position your shoulders directly above your hands. Use your upper body weight (not just your arms) as you push straight down on (compress) the chest at least 2 inches (approximately 5 centimeters) but not greater than 2.4 inches (approximately 6 centimeters). Push hard at a rate of 100 to 120 compressions a minute. If you haven't been trained in CPR, continue chest compressions until there are signs of movement or until emergency medical personnel take over. If you have been trained in CPR, go on to checking the airway and rescue breathing. Airway: Clear the airway If you're trained in CPR and you've performed 30 chest compressions, open the person's airway using the head-tilt, chin-lift maneuver. Put your palm on the person's forehead and gently tilt the head back. Then with the other hand, gently lift the chin forward to open the airway. Check for normal breathing, taking no more than five or 10 seconds. Look for chest motion, listen for normal breath sounds, and feel for the person's breath on your cheek and ear. Gasping is not considered to be normal breathing. If the person isn't breathing normally and you are trained in CPR, begin mouth-to-mouth breathing. If you believe the person is unconscious from a heart attack and you haven't been trained in emergency procedures, skip mouth-to-mouth breathing and continue chest compressions. Breathing: Breathe for the person Rescue breathing can be mouth-to-mouth breathing or mouth-to-nose breathing if the mouth is seriously injured or can't be opened. With the airway open (using the head-tilt, chin-lift maneuver), pinch the nostrils shut for mouth-to-mouth breathing and cover the person's mouth with yours, making a seal. Prepare to give two rescue breaths. Give the first rescue breath — lasting one second — and watch to see if the chest rises. If it does rise, give the second breath. If the chest doesn't rise, repeat the head-tilt, chin-lift maneuver and then give the second breath. Thirty chest compressions followed by two rescue breaths is considered one cycle. Be careful not to provide too many breaths or to breathe with too much force. Resume chest compressions to restore circulation. If the person has not begun moving after five cycles (about two minutes) and an automated external defibrillator (AED) is available, apply it and follow the prompts. Administer one shock, then resume CPR — starting with chest compressions — for two more minutes before administering a second shock. If you're not trained to use an AED, a 911 or other emergency medical operator may be able to guide you in its use. If an AED isn't available, go to step 5 below. Continue CPR until there are signs of movement or emergency medical personnel take over. To perform CPR on a child The procedure for giving CPR to a child age 1 through 8 is essentially the same as that for an adult. The American Heart Association also recommends the following to perform CPR on a child: If you're alone, perform five cycles of compressions and breaths on the child — this should take about two minutes — before calling 911 or your local emergency number or using an AED. Use two hands, or only one hand if the child is very small, to perform chest compressions. Press straight down on (compress) the chest about 2 inches (approximately 5 centimeters). If the child is an adolescent, push straight down on the chest at least 2 inches (approximately 5 centimeters) but not greater than 2.4 inches (approximately 6 centimeters). Breathe more gently. Use the same compression-breath rate as is used for adults: 30 compressions followed by two breaths. This is one cycle. Following the two breaths, immediately begin the next cycle of compressions and breaths. If there are two people conducting CPR, conduct 15 compressions followed by two breaths. After five cycles (about two minutes) of CPR, if there is no response and an AED is available, apply it and follow the prompts. Use pediatric pads if available, for children ages 1 through 8. If pediatric pads aren't available, use adult pads. Do not use an AED for children younger than age 1. Administer one shock, then resume CPR — starting with chest compressions — for two more minutes before administering a second shock. If you're not trained to use an AED, a 911 or other emergency medical operator may be able to guide you in its use. Continue until the child moves or help arrives. To perform CPR on a baby Most cardiac arrests in babies occur from lack of oxygen, such as from drowning or choking. If you know the baby has an airway obstruction, perform first aid for choking. If you don't know why the baby isn't breathing, perform CPR. To begin, examine the situation. Stroke the baby and watch for a response, such as movement, but don't shake the baby. If there's no response, follow the CAB procedures below and time the call for help as follows: If you're the only rescuer and CPR is needed, do CPR for two minutes — about five cycles — before calling 911 or your local emergency number. If another person is available, have that person call for help immediately while you attend to the baby. Compressions: Restore blood circulation Place the baby on his or her back on a firm, flat surface, such as a table. The floor or ground also will do. Imagine a horizontal line drawn between the baby's nipples. Place two fingers of one hand just below this line, in the center of the chest. Gently compress the chest about 1.5 inches (about 4 centimeters). Count aloud as you pump in a fairly rapid rhythm. You should pump at a rate of 100 to 120 compressions a minute. Airway: Clear the airway After 30 compressions, gently tip the head back by lifting the chin with one hand and pushing down on the forehead with the other hand. In no more than 10 seconds, put your ear near the baby's mouth and check for breathing: Look for chest motion, listen for breath sounds, and feel for breath on your cheek and ear. Breathing: Breathe for the baby Cover the baby's mouth and nose with your mouth. Prepare to give two rescue breaths. Use the strength of your cheeks to deliver gentle puffs of air (instead of deep breaths from your lungs) to slowly breathe into the baby's mouth one time, taking one second for the breath. Watch to see if the baby's chest rises. If it does, give a second rescue breath. If the chest does not rise, repeat the head-tilt, chin-lift maneuver and then give the second breath. If the baby's chest still doesn't rise, examine the mouth to make sure no foreign material is inside. If an object is seen, sweep it out with your finger. If the airway seems blocked, perform first aid for a choking baby. Give two breaths after every 30 chest compressions. If two people are conducting CPR, give two breaths after every 15 chest compressions. Perform CPR for about two minutes before calling for help unless someone else can make the call while you attend to the baby. Continue CPR until you see signs of life or until medical personnel arrive.
We all take measures to prevent injuries, but accidents happen. How prepared are you to deal with medical emergencies at your job, school or home? Comprehensive and practical first aid training can give you the critical skills to respond to and manage an emergency quickly and calmly, until emergency medical services can be accessed or emergency medical personnel arrive at the scene.
Whether you are taking a first aid class as a requirement for your job or just to be prepared, knowing how to respond and manage medical emergencies is an important skill. Knowing first aid empowers you to give assistance to someone who is suffering from a sudden injury or illness, so that you can make then well again, prevent their condition from worsening, or potentially save their life. Attentive Safety CPR and Safety Training's first aid courses cover how to manage bleeding (external), sprains, broken bones, shock, wound care and other first aid emergencies. And, our Heartsaver first aid classes are designed to meet OSHA regulations. Our instructors will guide you through various scenarios and provide you with the most up-to-date emergency treatment instructions. Attentive Safety CPR and Safety Training will provide expert advice and practical information for common emergencies. Contact Attentive Safety Today!
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All medical persons and first responders should understand BLS, including nurses, doctors, fire fighters, paramedics, dentists, emergency medical technicians and all medical personnel.
Our BLS training class will teach you how to give CPR to an adult, child or infant, how to use an AED Defibrillator, how to help a conscious and unconscious choking victim, how to respond to a Cardiopulmonary emergency, and how to use basic CPR supplies such as a bag mask, valve and others.
Attentive Safety CPR and Safety Training offers CPR, First Aid and AED training. Register for a class today! https://www.attentivesafety.com 1.877.531.2226
Our BLS training class will teach you how to give CPR to an adult, child or infant, how to use an AED Defibrillator, how to help a conscious and unconscious choking victim, how to respond to a Cardiopulmonary emergency, and how to use basic CPR supplies such as a bag mask, valve and others.
Attentive Safety CPR and Safety Training offers CPR, First Aid and AED training. Register for a class today! https://www.attentivesafety.com 1.877.531.2226
and is the CPR course for all medical professionals. There are two types of CPR courses: CPR and BLS. BLS is designed for anyone working in the healthcare field that may have access to medical equipment that a layperson does not.
Although most states in the U.S. have made CPR training a high school graduation requirement, it is not required of all high schools.
According to the American Heart Association, “nearly 326,000 out-of hospital sudden cardiac arrests occur annually, and 88 percent of cardiac arrests occur at home.” So why not make it mandatory for high schools students to learn CPR? Increasing the number of people trained in CPR increases the number of people who are likely to perform CPR if necessary. If 88 percent of cardiac arrests occur at home, where there may not be trained healthcare professionals present, we need high school students to be trained in CPR. If CPR training is mandatory at school, our communities can increase the number of those who could potentially save the lives of others.
Nancy Brown, CEO of the American Heart Association, stated, “We are steadfast in our commitment to creating a culture in which CPR training is just as fundamental to our education system as geometry and history.” It should be. If something ever happened to someone you loved, you should know what to do. Everyone is someone’s family, and bystander CPR can double or triple a cardiac arrest patient’s chances of survival.
By increasing the number of people who know how to perform CPR, we are working towards lowering the percent of people who do not survive sudden cardiac arrest outside of hospitals each year.
According to the American Heart Association, “nearly 326,000 out-of hospital sudden cardiac arrests occur annually, and 88 percent of cardiac arrests occur at home.” So why not make it mandatory for high schools students to learn CPR? Increasing the number of people trained in CPR increases the number of people who are likely to perform CPR if necessary. If 88 percent of cardiac arrests occur at home, where there may not be trained healthcare professionals present, we need high school students to be trained in CPR. If CPR training is mandatory at school, our communities can increase the number of those who could potentially save the lives of others.
Nancy Brown, CEO of the American Heart Association, stated, “We are steadfast in our commitment to creating a culture in which CPR training is just as fundamental to our education system as geometry and history.” It should be. If something ever happened to someone you loved, you should know what to do. Everyone is someone’s family, and bystander CPR can double or triple a cardiac arrest patient’s chances of survival.
By increasing the number of people who know how to perform CPR, we are working towards lowering the percent of people who do not survive sudden cardiac arrest outside of hospitals each year.
The term Chain of Survival provides a useful metaphor for the elements of the ECC systems concept.
The 5 links in the adult out-of-hospital Chain of Survival are
The 5 links in the adult out-of-hospital Chain of Survival are
- Recognition of cardiac arrest and activation of the emergency response system
- Early cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) with an emphasis on chest compressions
- Rapid defibrillation
- Basic and advanced emergency medical services
- Advanced life support and post-cardiac arrest care
IS YOUR WORKFORCE PREPARED TO RESPOND TO A WORKPLACE CARDIAC OR FIRST AID EMERGENCY?
NEW RESEARCH SAYS 50% MAY NOT BE
NEW RESEARCH SAYS 50% MAY NOT BE
You’ll never know when you’ll need to save a life. Yet new AHA research shows that most U.S. employees are not prepared to handle health emergencies in the workplace because they lack training in CPR and First Aid.
Are you one of the 50% who can locate an automated external defibrillator (AED) at work? With 10,000 cardiac arrests annually in the workplace, this small piece of information has the potential to save thousands of lives. Immediate CPR and use of an AED can double survival rates. Is your workforce prepared to respond?
Are you one of the 50% who can locate an automated external defibrillator (AED) at work? With 10,000 cardiac arrests annually in the workplace, this small piece of information has the potential to save thousands of lives. Immediate CPR and use of an AED can double survival rates. Is your workforce prepared to respond?
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Hands-Only CPR Can Save Lives. Most people who experience cardiac arrest at home, work or in a public location die because they don't receive immediate CPR from someone on the scene. As a bystander, don't be afraid. Your actions can only help. When calling 911, you will be asked for your location. Be specific, especially if you’re calling from a mobile phone as that is not associated with a fixed address. Answering the dispatcher’s questions will not delay the arrival of help.
How to Give Hands-Only CPR. If you see a teen or adult suddenly collapse, call 911 and push hard and fast in the center of the chest to the beat of any tune that is 100 to 120 beats per minute. Immediate CPR can double or even triple a person's chance of survival.
How to Give Hands-Only CPR. If you see a teen or adult suddenly collapse, call 911 and push hard and fast in the center of the chest to the beat of any tune that is 100 to 120 beats per minute. Immediate CPR can double or even triple a person's chance of survival.
CARDIAC ARREST occurs when the heart malfunctions and stops beating unexpectedly.
Cardiac arrest is an “ELECTRICAL” problem.
Cardiac arrest is triggered by an electrical malfunction in the heart that causes an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia). With its pumping action disrupted, the heart cannot pump blood to the brain, lungs and other organs.
WHAT HAPPENS
Seconds later, a person becomes unresponsive, is not breathing or is only gasping. Death occurs within minutes if the victim does not receive treatment.
WHAT TO DO
Cardiac arrest can be reversible in some victims if it's treated within a few minutes.
• First, call 9-1-1 and start CPR right away.
• Then, if an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is available, use it as soon as possible.
• If two people are available to help, one should begin CPR immediately while the other calls 9-1-1 and finds an AED.
Fast Action Can Save Lives
WHAT IS THE LINK?
Most heart attacks do not lead to cardiac arrest. But when cardiac arrest occurs, heart attack is a common cause. Other conditions may also disrupt the heart’s rhythm and lead to cardiac arrest.
Cardiac arrest is an “ELECTRICAL” problem.
Cardiac arrest is triggered by an electrical malfunction in the heart that causes an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia). With its pumping action disrupted, the heart cannot pump blood to the brain, lungs and other organs.
WHAT HAPPENS
Seconds later, a person becomes unresponsive, is not breathing or is only gasping. Death occurs within minutes if the victim does not receive treatment.
WHAT TO DO
Cardiac arrest can be reversible in some victims if it's treated within a few minutes.
• First, call 9-1-1 and start CPR right away.
• Then, if an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is available, use it as soon as possible.
• If two people are available to help, one should begin CPR immediately while the other calls 9-1-1 and finds an AED.
Fast Action Can Save Lives
WHAT IS THE LINK?
Most heart attacks do not lead to cardiac arrest. But when cardiac arrest occurs, heart attack is a common cause. Other conditions may also disrupt the heart’s rhythm and lead to cardiac arrest.
What is a Heart Attack?A HEART ATTACK occurs when blood flow to the heart is blocked.
A heart attack is a “CIRCULATION” problem.
A blocked artery prevents oxygen-rich blood from reaching a section of the heart. If the blocked artery is not reopened quickly, the part of the heart normally nourished by that artery begins to die.
WHAT HAPPENS?
Symptoms of a heart attack may be immediate and may include intense discomfort in the chest or other areas of the upper body, shortness of breath, cold sweats, and/or nausea/vomiting. More often, though, symptoms start slowly and persist for hours, days or weeks before a heart attack. Unlike with cardiac arrest, the heart usually does not stop beating during a heart attack. The longer the person goes without treatment, the greater the damage.
The heart attack symptoms in women can be different than men (shortness of breath, nausea/vomiting, and back or jaw pain).
WHAT TO DO
Even if you're not sure it's a heart attack, call 9-1-1 or your emergency response number. Every minute matters! It’s best to call EMS to get to the emergency room right away. Emergency medical services staff can begin treatment when they arrive — up to an hour sooner than if someone gets to the hospital by car. EMS staff are also trained to revive someone whose heart has stopped. Patients with chest pain who arrive by ambulance usually receive faster treatment at the hospital, too.
Fast Action Can Save Live
A heart attack is a “CIRCULATION” problem.
A blocked artery prevents oxygen-rich blood from reaching a section of the heart. If the blocked artery is not reopened quickly, the part of the heart normally nourished by that artery begins to die.
WHAT HAPPENS?
Symptoms of a heart attack may be immediate and may include intense discomfort in the chest or other areas of the upper body, shortness of breath, cold sweats, and/or nausea/vomiting. More often, though, symptoms start slowly and persist for hours, days or weeks before a heart attack. Unlike with cardiac arrest, the heart usually does not stop beating during a heart attack. The longer the person goes without treatment, the greater the damage.
The heart attack symptoms in women can be different than men (shortness of breath, nausea/vomiting, and back or jaw pain).
WHAT TO DO
Even if you're not sure it's a heart attack, call 9-1-1 or your emergency response number. Every minute matters! It’s best to call EMS to get to the emergency room right away. Emergency medical services staff can begin treatment when they arrive — up to an hour sooner than if someone gets to the hospital by car. EMS staff are also trained to revive someone whose heart has stopped. Patients with chest pain who arrive by ambulance usually receive faster treatment at the hospital, too.
Fast Action Can Save Live
During CPR, you should push on the chest at a rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute. The beat of “Stayin’ Alive” is a perfect match for this.
In a new study, Dr. Yoshihiro Yamahata, of Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, and his colleagues tried using new songs to instruct a group of newly hired nurses to perform CPR. The researchers presented their findings this week at the AHA meeting in Chicago.
"The quality of CPR is the key to [helping] the victim recover," Yamahata said. "Our solution to master adequate CPR skills is to put the educational words on several famous songs with 112 bpm and 8 beats" per measure, he said.
In a new study, Dr. Yoshihiro Yamahata, of Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, and his colleagues tried using new songs to instruct a group of newly hired nurses to perform CPR. The researchers presented their findings this week at the AHA meeting in Chicago.
"The quality of CPR is the key to [helping] the victim recover," Yamahata said. "Our solution to master adequate CPR skills is to put the educational words on several famous songs with 112 bpm and 8 beats" per measure, he said.
If you are called on to give CPR in an emergency, you will most likely be trying to save the life of someone you love: a child, a spouse, a parent or a friend. 70 percent of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests happen in homes. Unfortunately, only about 46% of people who experience an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest get the immediate help that they need before professional help arrives.
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