Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Continuous Chest Compression- CPR

Here's something I learned today and I think it merits posting on this blog.


Continuous Chest Compression


This is a modified version - easier to learn, do and you don't have to blow into someone's mouth.

The goal is to generate blood flow to heart and the brain. There's about 10 minutes worth of oxygen for the person to survive as long as blood is circulating to the heart and brain. Chest compression build's up the pressure and keeps the oxygen rich blood going by pushing hard and fast.


Put one hand over sternum and the other hand and press down 2 inches and keep pumping - 100 a minute.



Ideal for adults not for kids under 8 or for drowning victims

For more information go to www.azshare.gov

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