Learn the Basics & Save a Life There are thousands of people who are not able to receive first aid or healing before emergency responders arrive. What would have happened if a bystander had the first aid or CPR training? Just performing CPR or first aid can triple the victim’s chance of survival. CPR and first aid, not just to me, but to many others, should be a mandatory lesson that people should be taught. If you learn the basics, you can save a life. CPR and first aid could be something that not everyone understands, or it is something they know nothing about. If you are unfamiliar with, or do not understand, then a simple way to understand both of them is this. CPR, a.k.a. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. Is something you
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A father’s four year old son, Myles, had left the supervision of his parents by the hot tub, he made his way into the adult section of the pool, when he was pulled out, he seemed lifeless and blue. The next part of this story is a perfect example of what to do in an emergency like this. The father’s friends quickly contacted the front desk, and called 911. While they were away the father and his friend began basic CPR, although it appeared no effort, it kept the baby’s heart pumping. The father’s friend went to get the attention of two off-duty lifeguards, Liz and Alison Manley, who had training in CPR. Together they worked fluently and effectively, first opening the airways, clearing the water in his mouth, then compressions. After a few minutes, Myles opened his eyes, was sent to hospital, and was released a few days later. Another story includes Ralph Harms, 78, and his son Joe, and his friend Doug Green. After a great shot, he exclaimed “Yeah baby!” and collapsed right there on the course from cardiac arrest. Luckily four years ago, Joe was shown by Ralph how to do chest compressions. While Doug called 911, Joe continued, while performing CPR, Ralph’s heart started and stopped 3 times. He would not have survived and spent 3 days in a drug-induced coma. Just reading these crazy stories, shows you can save anyone's life with even the smallest amount of CPR
A father’s four year old son, Myles, had left the supervision of his parents by the hot tub, he made his way into the adult section of the pool, when he was pulled out, he seemed lifeless and blue. The next part of this story is a perfect example of what to do in an emergency like this. The father’s friends quickly contacted the front desk, and called 911. While they were away the father and his friend began basic CPR, although it appeared no effort, it kept the baby’s heart pumping. The father’s friend went to get the attention of two off-duty lifeguards, Liz and Alison Manley, who had training in CPR. Together they worked fluently and effectively, first opening the airways, clearing the water in his mouth, then compressions. After a few minutes, Myles opened his eyes, was sent to hospital, and was released a few days later. Another story includes Ralph Harms, 78, and his son Joe, and his friend Doug Green. After a great shot, he exclaimed “Yeah baby!” and collapsed right there on the course from cardiac arrest. Luckily four years ago, Joe was shown by Ralph how to do chest compressions. While Doug called 911, Joe continued, while performing CPR, Ralph’s heart started and stopped 3 times. He would not have survived and spent 3 days in a drug-induced coma. Just reading these crazy stories, shows you can save anyone's life with even the smallest amount of CPR