Imagine this scenario: Uncle Joe passes out unexpectedly at a family reunion my website. You have a panic episode, but do you know how to handle it? CPR is a powerful tool.
CPR is not only for physicians or lifeguards. This skill can transform ordinary people into lifesavers. Think of it as a covert weapon against the Grim Reaper.
Imagine you are the one to keep someone alive while professionals arrive. What a heroic feat! What do you know? It’s much easier to learn CPR then to assemble Ikea furniture.
We will begin by discussing the importance of CPR. The brain suffers from oxygen deprivation when the heart stops. Each second is important. Within minutes, the brain begins to shrink. It’s over pretty quickly if you don’t get help.
The real shocker is that CPR can improve a victim’s chance of survival by up to two or three folds. It’s not a small sum! You’re basically buying the ambulance time to arrive with its expensive gear.
“Shouldn’t only doctors handle this?” You may be asking yourself, “Isn’t this something that only medical professionals should handle?” Not at all! CPR can be taught to children as young nine years old. It is similar to learning how to ride a bike.
We will break down the entire procedure into manageable parts.
1. **Verify the Response Time** Give a firm handshake and call their name.
2. *Seek Assistance**: Press 911 more quickly than if you were texting your best friend.
3. **Chest Compressions** Press firmly and rapidly in the center of the chest. Visualize the Bee Gees song, “Staying Alive.”
4. **Rescue breathings:** Take two breaths every thirty compressions, if you’re comfortable with it and have been trained.
Simple, simple, squeezy lemon!
“But wait, what happens if I make an error?” You ask. I promise it’s always better to take action rather than do nothing. CPR is important, but even a small amount can make a big difference.
AEDs (automatic external defibrillators) are appearing everywhere. They can be found in airports, shopping malls, gyms or even at airports. You could have an emergency physician on your hands with these gadgets! The gadgets won’t zap your body until absolutely necessary, and will provide verbal prompts to guide you throughout the process.
Susan, my neighbor, was binge watching Netflix and used the skills that she had learned in an online class to save her spouse once. With her chest compressions and rescue breathings, she said that she felt MacGyver.
Online classes, community centers and local hospitals are all great options. Some courses may even include instruction in first aid just to be on the safe side. After all, why not prepare yourself?
For practice sessions, instructors often use mannequins named Resusci Anne and Little Junior. Although they can be a bit unsettling, these mannequins are extremely useful because they allow students to learn without being under pressure.
Even though, let’s be honest, no one likes to prepare for emergencies before they occur, being prepared can quickly turn a potential disaster into a success.
Do you remember that old proverb of yours? “Anounce of prevention will save you a pound in cure.” CPR can be a lifesaver on rainy days.
So, you can be certain that you’ll have a unique talent when someone asks you at a social gathering or during an interview. Inform them that you have superpowers in saving lives thanks to your CPR certification!
After you’ve had your coffee or tea, find a class near you or online and get ready for some chest compressions.
Enjoy a safe and happy journey to everyone! May your hands stay firm in the most critical moments.