Learn Sarver Heart Center's Continuous Chest Compression CPR Every three days, more Americans die from sudden cardiac arrest than the number who died in the 9-11 attacks. You can lessen this recurring loss by learning Continuous Chest Compression CPR, a hands-only CPR method that doubles a person’s chance of surviving cardiac arrest. It’s easy and does not require mouth-to-mouth contact, making it more likely bystanders will try to help, and it was developed at the University of Arizona College of Medicine.
"This video is worth sharing," said Gordon A. Ewy, MD, director of the UA Sarver Heart Center and one of the research pioneers who developed this method.
Reply by Susan Fischer on 9/12/10 9:26pm Msg #352420
That's really good info. Thanks for posting. n/m
Reply by DonR_NYC on 9/12/10 10:54pm Msg #352424
As a retired member of the New York Fire Department/Bureau of EMS I STRONGLY encourage everyone to view this video and/or the video from the American Red Cross. In my over 30 years in EMS i have seen way too many cardiac victims die because a bystander did not know or was afraid to perform CPR.
I also strongly encourage everyone to take a formal CPR course. It doesn't take much time and you will gain valuable knowledge.
Don
Reply by anotaryinva on 9/13/10 6:54am Msg #352436
This is so simple to follow, great video. I've taken the Red Cross cpr class several times but can never remember the number of breaths/compressions ~ with this there is nothing to remember. Just do it.
Reply by JanetK_CA on 9/13/10 7:00pm Msg #352520
Good stuff!! Thanks for posting. (Also makes me proud of my alma mater! Go UA Wildcats!!! )
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