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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation or more commonly referred to as “CPR”, is a basic lifesaving technique that helps keep blood flow to the brain and heart in the event of cardiac arrest. For someone experience cardiac arrest, performing CPR can help buy some time before medical help arrives. Here are four of the top reasons to teach basic CPR training in Illinois.
Over 70 percent of all cardiac and breathing emergencies happen at home. Unlike a public area, there is no off-chance that a bystander can perform CPR if no one in your immediate family knows how to perform it. Having one or two people in your household with this skill set can greatly help in the event of a medical emergency.
Over 800,000 a year suffer a heart attack in the United States alone. Given what the numbers say, it is highly likely that you my find yourself in a situation that requires you to help a loved one or stranger. With the proper CPR training, you can help handle the situation, versus standing on the sidelines waiting.
For as much as this lifesaving technique is mentioned, it is very seldom practiced. Many find the technique to be invasive and seemingly difficult, so choose not to be properly trained. The bystander effect can be very dangerous, as we can’t all stand by and wait for someone else to help—be prepared to be a hero! With proper knowledge of how the technique is carried out, you can easily and confidently take over a situation in case a medical emergency arises, giving the victim a chance to live.
Despite what you might think, CPR is a life-saving skill that can be easy to learn. Here are the basic steps: First, put one of your hands right on the center of the victim’s chest. Then put your other hand on top of that one. To create enough force to pump the heart, interlace your fingers. Then press down on the chest about two inches and then let go. Do this quickly. Also, you must do it at least 100 times a minute. You’ll soon discover this is hard work. Don’t stop until help arrives! Every pump is going to be well worth it.
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