Be a Lifesaver is a Program from The Sarver Heart Center ( University OF Arizona ) to educate the public how to save lives in an easy to remember instructions.
Be a Lifesaver with Continuous Chest Compression CPR:
In witnessed sudden cardiac arrest in adults, studies show that stopping chest compressions to give mouth-to-mouth breaths is more harmful than helpful and is not necessary*. Follow these instructions to perform the more effective Continuous Chest Compression CPR:
1- Direct someone to call 911 or make the call yourself.
2- Position the victim on the floor on his or her back. Place one hand on top of the other and place the heel of the bottom hand on the center of the victim’s chest. Lock your elbows and begin forceful chest compressions at a rate of 100 per minute.
3- If an AED is available, attach it to the victim and follow the machine’s instructions. If no AED is available, perform continuous chest compressions until paramedics arrive. Take turns if you have a partner.
* In suspected drowning or overdose in adults, follow standard CPR procedures (alternate 15 chest compressions with two mouth-to-mouth breaths). In children under 8 years of age, alternate five compressions with one breath.
Watch an online demonstration:
Download a handy guide:
http://www.heart.arizona.edu/publiced/documents/ccr-card-english-april06.pdf
Link:
http://www.heart.arizona.edu/publiced/lifesaver.htm
Moaaz
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