Do you know how to perform CPR?

[wiltzei]

All righty, this is practically Cantina-grade stuff, but the video contains life-saving tips for anyone, and therefore I´ll post this here. http://fsfiles.org/flightsimshots/images/573_laugh.gif (http://fsfiles.org/flightsimshots/view-573_laugh.gif)

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[Tako_Kichi]

That looks a whole lot more inviting than the rubber dummy I was trained on but the principles are there.

Everyone should know how to perform CPR as it could literally save a life.

A word of caution however, DO NOT perform the full depth chest compressions on someone who already has a heart-beat as you can cause more problems than you are trying to fix!

[kilo delta]

I've watched this video clip 37 times in a row now and was surprised to find that,apparently, it concerns CPR techniques!

[Willy]

For several years back in the 80s it was a requirement in the Navy for everyone to be CPR certified. I'd say that they hit the high points in the video.

[txnetcop]

Looked better than the US Army version to me!

[aeromed202]

I guess checking for a pulse is not needed. At least mine is doing fine.:jump:

[johnh_049]

sure beats the way i learned cpr!:wiggle:

[wiltzei]

Nice to be of service. :icon_lol:

[n4gix]

Cute, but outdated. Current CPR technique is very different. The sequence has been changed from ABC to CAB:

C - Circulation: Restore blood circulation with chest compressions
A - Airway: Clear the airway
B - Breathing: Breathe for the person

In fact, in the case of either an untrained or "skills rusty" rescuer, the current guidelines are to perform step C only at a 100 Hz rate.

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/first-aid-cpr/FA00061

[stansdds]

Nice try, but the video has given some bad advice.

Check for a pulse before starting compressions. It's not really a good idea to crack someone's ribs if they are simply unconscious, but are still breathing and have a good pulse.

I just re-certified my BLS card as a health care provider and there was no one in my class that looked like either of those two models.

[HouseHobbit]

Well it sure got my heart moving!!!

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I took CPR training this at the Red Cross, but it wasn't like this I am sorry to say..

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[RobH]

Well, they forgot the most important part while performing CPR. You are supposed to remove any restrictive clothing!:icon_lol: