Madsen: I think the short answer to that question is yes. Does it work as well as we think it works based on TV shows? The answer there is no. Unfortunately, TV shows have kind of created an unrealistic expectation for us. That's not the case. Madsen: It doesn't happen that way, unfortunately. A lot of it depends where the CPR occurs and who's doing it.
Should people even bother to learn CPR? Madsen: Well, those aren't great odds but it's all you can do. You figure the person's chance is 1 in 20 of surviving, but on the other hand you could save that person's life. So, absolutely I think it's worth doing and it's worth trying to see if you can make a difference.
Interviewer: So, even myself as a civilian who maybe took a CPR class two, three years ago, I don't exactly remember what I'm doing. Should I start pounding on the chest or not? Madsen: The wonderful thing about CPR that's come out in the last couple of years, maybe even since you had your last CPR class, is that they've made it really simple. Forget the breaths.
Forget trying to blow in a person's mouth. I think people think about that; it just grosses them out. Just do chest compressions.
And when you do them think of the song "Staying Alive. You're doing deep chest compressions, beats a minute and just keep pushing on that person's chest until the ambulance gets there.
Interviewer: And just for a refresher course, you put your hands right on their heart? Is that where you're pressing? Madsen: So, you're going to put it right over their sternum. So, if you feel on their chest, the hard bone. Madsen: So, you're going to get right over the center of the chest, right over that really hard bone about halfway up and then get right over them with your fists down on the chest with your arms straight out and locked.
Get your full force over them. We say to our medical students when you're doing CPR if you're cracking the person's ribs, you're doing the right thing. Madsen: Because you have to get that much force. You have to get down and really push on the heart. If you're breaking ribs, it's fine. That someone, could be you. National Institutes of Health shows CPR to be effective in children and adolescents who suffer from non-traumatic cardiac arrest due to drowning, electrocution or choking.
This class reviews the techniques of one and two rescuer, adult and pediatric CPR, obstructed airway, use of the pocket mask, plus much more.
This class is offered to indivduals ages 12 and older. Upon completion, participants will receive education in babysitting basics, basic first aid and certification in CPR. Check back on our online calendar for updates.
Note: You may need to use the palm of your hand instead of your fingers depending on the size of your baby. CPR can be tiring. If you need a break, ask someone else to assist with minimal disruption. Rotate the person performing compressions every 2 minutes. If you find mouth-to-mouth difficult, continue with chest compressions until medical help arrives. Sometimes, people will have their ribs broken by chest compressions.
This is still better than the alternative of not receiving CPR. If this occurs, pause and reposition your hands before continuing or get someone else to take over. It can analyse abnormal heart rhythms and send an electric shock or pulse to get the heart to return to its normal pumping rhythm. The pads must be attached to the skin and the machine turned on. There are different types of AEDs and some are available in public places such as shopping centres and schools.
It is important to follow the prompts on the AED. Do not touch the person during analysis or shock delivery. If there is an emergency, knowing simple first aid can mean the difference between life and death. Consider taking a first aid course. First aid training courses are available across Australia. A course typically takes a couple of hours and can be taken online or in person.
Times are also flexible. Participants learn basic first aid skills including CPR and usually receive a certificate. Follow up refresher courses are recommended every 3 years. Many organisations hold regular courses, ask your doctor or maternal and child health nurse for more information. This page has been produced in consultation with and approved by:.
The type of pain felt in the abdomen can vary greatly. Children may feel stomach pain for a range of reasons and may need treatment.
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