Sudden heart failure is a major cause of death these days.Approximately 4000,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur annually in the U.S.Hands-Only CPR has been shown to be as effective as conventional CPR for sudden cardiac arrest at home, at work or in public.It can really help a victim’s chance of survival.NOTE: The American Heart Association still recommends CPR with compressions and breaths for infants and children and victims of drowning, drug overdose, or people who collapse due to breathing problems.
HOW TO GIVE HANDS-ONLY CPR.
If you see a teen or adult suddenly collapse, call 9-1-1 and follow the guidelines of the AHA – watch this video:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSgmledxFe8or go to YouTube and type in: Official 2012 Hands-Only CPR Instructional Video
HANDS-ONLY CPR CAN SAVE LIVES.
Most people who experience cardiac arrest at home, work or in a public place die because they don't receive immediate CPR from someone on the scene. As a bystander, don't be shy. Your actions can only help!
Great info. The company I worked for gave classes on CPR as part of its orientation. Everyone should know what to do, they life you save could be a loved one.
