More People Should Learn CPR
More People Should Learn CPR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) was first attempted around 800 BC. ... Different methods of CPR and mouth-to-mouth appeared over the many years. The CPR that is used today was first used between 1950 and 1960. Most medical personnel know how to do CPR, but only a few average people know how to do CPR. CPR is used to save lives. Newer, easier steps known as the ABC Steps of CPR have been created for the average, non medical people of the world. The Heimlich Maneuver has been added into the CPR classes as well as how to use automatic external defibrillators. There should be more AEDs, but there are too few of the automatic external defibrillators in public places. There are reasons why people choose not to learn. People are worried about breaking the victim’s ribs, of getting sued, and of getting HIV or AIDS from the victim. People should learn how to do CPR and that which goes with it. People shouldn’t have to worry about doing CPR on a victim. Those who use CPR to save a victim are heros. Everyone should want to learn CPR because they may have to save their father, mother, brother, sister, friend, or even their own child one day. One should have to face the helplessness of not knowing what to do in an emergency. The ABC Steps of CPR Airway Breathing Circulation The steps of CPR have been revised for the people who learn CPR that is not medical personnel. These steps are called the ABC steps of CPR. ... It is assumed that if the victim does not move or respond then the victim should be given chest compressions. ... The rescuer starts the first cycle of CPR. ... If the victim still shows no response then the rescuer must continue CPR. ... 911 should be called as soon as possible. ... If there is anyone else around then the call should be made by that person who is not the rescuer as soon as he or she is able to get to a phone. ... The Heimlich Maneuver The Heimlich Maneuver is also taught in CPR classes. ... The Heimlich should never be used if the victim is able to breathe. The victim’s arms should be raised above his or her head while being patted somewhat forcefully on the back if the victim is able to breathe. A rescuer should never put his or her finger (or any other object) into the mouth or troat of a choking victim. ... Automatic External Defibrillators - AEDs The CPR class also teaches people how to use automatic external defibrillators. ... More AEDs Are Needed AEDs need to be placed in public places where people can use them in emergencies. ... Common Worries Many people choose not to learn how to perform CPR. The most common worries that those people have, have been: that they worry about breaking someone’s ribs, getting sued, and the chances of getting HIV or AIDS. Some people choose not to learn because they believe it’s too hard. Yet another reason for some people choosing not to learn is that they don’t know where to go to learn and get certified for CPR. Breaking Ribs Many people worry about breaking or cracking the ribs of a victim while giving chest compressions. ... Chest compressions may break or crack ribs due to the amount of pressure applied to the sternum during CPR.