According to the American Heart Association
almost 900 people per day are victims of sudden
cardiac arrest. That is 325,000 people a year struck
with sudden cardiac arrest, referred to as SCA.
Studies have shown that in cases when a person
receives prompt CPR, combined with the use of an
AED, they stand a much better chance at survival. If
defibrillation is received within the first few
minutes of a sudden cardiac arrest, up to 74% of
victims can be saved as the AED returns the heart to
normal rhythm.
Automated External Defibrillators are used in
combination with CPR. An AED is a computerized
device that delivers an electrical shock to return
the heart to a normal rhythm. Educate yourself on
CPR and the use of AED's so you can help save
someone from the often fatal effects of sudden
cardiac arrest.
Step One
CALL 911:
If you are alone with the child or infant
that is unresponsive give two minutes of CPR before
calling 911
Step two: Provide Oxygen
Tilt the head back and listen
for breathing. If not breathing normally, pinch
nose and cover the mouth with yours and blow until
you see the chest rise. Give 2 breaths. Each
breath should take 1 second.
Step Three: Chest
Compressions
If the victim is still not
breathing normally, coughing or moving, begin chest
compressions. Press down approximately
one-third or one half the depth of the chest. Compress
the chest 30 times right between the nipples. Pump at
the rate of 100/120 per minute 1-2 per second.
Step Four:
After doing sets of 30
Chest compressions and 2 breaths 5 times Call 911
Immediately if no one else has. Then return to
the victim and resume CPR 30 Chest compressions and
2 Breaths until help has arrived...
