AED survival rates without chest compressions or defibrillation are essentially zero, but with early bystander CPR and a defibrillation shock provided within less than 3 minutes after collapse, the AED survival rate can be as high as 74% for patients with ventricular fibrillation. Studies have shown over and over again that a rapid response is …
Using an automatic external defibrillator (AED) on someone submerged in water is both dangerous and ineffective. However, you can use an AED on someone who is partially wet. If you see someone go into sudden cardiac arrest in the swimming pool, in the rain, on an ice rink, or in the snow, knowing what to …
First aid training is a course that gives everyday people the knowledge and skills to respond to a medical emergency until more qualified help arrives. Usually, it can take up to 10 minutes or more for emergency medical services to arrive—critical minutes that can make the difference between life and death, and full recovery or …
Teaching kids CPR for emergencies could save thousands of lives each year, according to an article published in The Lancet. In countries where CPR training is mandatory in schools, lay resuscitation occurs 60-75% of the time, compared to 20-40% in countries where school children do not learn CPR. When provided with the necessary skills, children …
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Can you use child AED pads on an adult? The question comes up fairly often. For instance, what if your adult pads are about to expire and you’re left with just your pediatric set? Or what if your only set of adult pads failed during a cardiac emergency (such as by not adhering to the …
Hands-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation was introduced in 2008 as a way to get lay people to act immediately upon witnessing a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). Now, more than 10 years later, research shows that this might actually be the best course of action for untrained bystanders. To be better prepared to face an emergency, we’ve prepared …
There is a lot of confusion surrounding do-not-resuscitate (DNR) orders. For instance, a DNR doesn’t cover most lifesaving interventions, and the reasons for establishing a DNR are much more nuanced than many people realize. We’re here to lift the veil on this commonly misunderstood topic. What Is a Do-Not-Resuscitate Order A do-not-resuscitate order, or DNR, …
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When performing CPR chest compressions, the best way to maintain the optimal speed is to follow the beat of a popular song. If you’ve taken a CPR course or read any tutorials on the subject, you’ve probably heard the Bee Gees’ Stayin’ Alive used as the popular example. And it’s a good example, too. It’s …
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Caring for aging parents can be challenging and it requires a lot of crucial decisions. How do you keep your parents from feeling lonely and isolated? How do you know when it’s time to employ additional help or even opt for assisted living? And how do you help them make such a transition in the …
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