CPR makes a big difference in this new normal | CPR Training In Chennai

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CPR makes a big difference in this new normal
CPR Training In Chennai
When a persons heart unexpectedly stops beating,
it means that he/she is having a sudden cardiac
arrest. Individual chances of survival are
enhanced with the use of CPR or cardiopulmonary
resuscitation. During these vulnerable times,
there is a concern that a first responder
providing CPR, or first aid services, might
contract COVID-19. First Responders and First
Aid Providers are likely to be friends or family
if a vast majority of cardiac arrests are in a
home setting.
Experts at ALERT, recommend some tips to reduce
the first responders risk of getting the
virus when providing CPR to another person,
during a cardiac arrest. A modification of the
original first aid services, the hands-only CPR,
can be used to ensure the limited risk of getting
infected this for both children and adults.
Administering CPR during COVID19
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• When the person doesnt respond when you try to
  tap the shoulder them or shout their
• name
• Immediately call 108 ambulance
• Cover your's and victim face and mouth with a
  FACE MASK or cloth then bring your ear or cheek
  near the persons mouth to listen or feel the
  breathing
• Immediately start doing hands-only CPR, push hard
  and fast at the center of the persons chest
  with the palm of one hand placed over the other.
  Compress and release for about 100 or 120 beats
  per minute. Do not stop until the ambulance
  arrives.

Hygiene after attempting resuscitation
Safely dispose of the cloth, towel or clothing
that you have used to cover the individuals
face after the ambulance or first responders
have taken over the situation. Then use
an alcohol-based gel to cleanse or wash your
hands thoroughly with water and soap. Especially
if you are a responder, you must ensure that you
possess these items in your first aid kit.
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