I. Introduction
A. CPR is an emergency procedure that is performed when a person’s heart has stopped beating due to sudden cardiac arrest. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation uses chest compressions and breathing to try to mimic and restore your heart’s natural rhythm.
B. Introduction to Four Main Topics
1. First, I will discuss a brief history of CPR.
2. Second, I will discuss the steps to perform CPR.
3. Third, I will share some statistics on CPR.
4. And fourth, I will discuss on where people can get certified today.
II. From to Old Testament to modern day, CPR has proven to be a live-saving method for those who have suffered sudden cardiac arrest.
A. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation has been around for quite some time.
1. Cardiopulmonary …show more content…
In 1740, the Paris Academy of Sciences stated that mouth-to-mouth breathing was the best method to help drowning victims, and later in 1903, Dr. George Crile completed the first successful demonstration of chest compressions, which they also called cardiac massages, used for resuscitation. (“History of CPR”, 2014)
3. In 1960, the modern cardiopulmonary resuscitation that we see today was officially invented. (“History of CPR”, 2014)
4. At this time, the American Heart Association began to teach this to physicians across the country.
Transition: Now that you have heard a brief history of this life-saving technique, I would like to give you an overview of how to perform CPR.
B. CPR is comprised of many steps to help restore the victim’s breathing and heartbeat. (American Red Cross, …show more content…
According to the American Heart Association, 88% of these sudden cardiac arrests occur at home, not at a hospital. (“CPR Statistics”, 2011)
2. This means that 4 out of 5 people require CPR from bystanders, but unfortunately, only about 8% of people who suffer from cardiac arrest outside of the hospital survive. (“CPR Statistics”, 2011)
3. It has been shown that bystanders are very reluctant to perform CPR. But a study published in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes illustrated that when people were shown an instructional and information video on CPR, they were more likely to perform CPR on a victim as a bystander than those who had not been informed and instructed how to do CPR. (“CPR Statistics”, 2011)
4. Effective CPR by a bystander can double and sometimes even triple the survival rate of a victim who has suffered from sudden cardiac arrest. (“CPR Statistics”, 2011)
Transition: Lastly, I would like to inform everyone on where people are able to get certified today.
D. There are many organizations that certify people in CPR.
1. The Red Cross right here in Tallahassee offers classes for people to get certified in CPR.
2. Florida State Campus Recreation offers CPR/First Aid classes to
A. CPR is an emergency procedure that is performed when a person’s heart has stopped beating due to sudden cardiac arrest. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation uses chest compressions and breathing to try to mimic and restore your heart’s natural rhythm.
B. Introduction to Four Main Topics
1. First, I will discuss a brief history of CPR.
2. Second, I will discuss the steps to perform CPR.
3. Third, I will share some statistics on CPR.
4. And fourth, I will discuss on where people can get certified today.
II. From to Old Testament to modern day, CPR has proven to be a live-saving method for those who have suffered sudden cardiac arrest.
A. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation has been around for quite some time.
1. Cardiopulmonary …show more content…
In 1740, the Paris Academy of Sciences stated that mouth-to-mouth breathing was the best method to help drowning victims, and later in 1903, Dr. George Crile completed the first successful demonstration of chest compressions, which they also called cardiac massages, used for resuscitation. (“History of CPR”, 2014)
3. In 1960, the modern cardiopulmonary resuscitation that we see today was officially invented. (“History of CPR”, 2014)
4. At this time, the American Heart Association began to teach this to physicians across the country.
Transition: Now that you have heard a brief history of this life-saving technique, I would like to give you an overview of how to perform CPR.
B. CPR is comprised of many steps to help restore the victim’s breathing and heartbeat. (American Red Cross, …show more content…
According to the American Heart Association, 88% of these sudden cardiac arrests occur at home, not at a hospital. (“CPR Statistics”, 2011)
2. This means that 4 out of 5 people require CPR from bystanders, but unfortunately, only about 8% of people who suffer from cardiac arrest outside of the hospital survive. (“CPR Statistics”, 2011)
3. It has been shown that bystanders are very reluctant to perform CPR. But a study published in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes illustrated that when people were shown an instructional and information video on CPR, they were more likely to perform CPR on a victim as a bystander than those who had not been informed and instructed how to do CPR. (“CPR Statistics”, 2011)
4. Effective CPR by a bystander can double and sometimes even triple the survival rate of a victim who has suffered from sudden cardiac arrest. (“CPR Statistics”, 2011)
Transition: Lastly, I would like to inform everyone on where people are able to get certified today.
D. There are many organizations that certify people in CPR.
1. The Red Cross right here in Tallahassee offers classes for people to get certified in CPR.
2. Florida State Campus Recreation offers CPR/First Aid classes to