HANDS ONLY CPR
RIGHT TO THE POINT:
RIGHT TO THE POINT:
Activating the Cardiac Chain of Survival including when a bystander calls 911 and performs HANDS ONLY CPR, can literally SAVE A LIFE! There may be a time when you are the bystander that witnesses a person collapse and you may be the only person around. Because of this, Pennsylvania's legislators signed into law a graduation requirement where each student in high school must be taught Hands-Only CPR and the Cardiac Chain of Survival so that they are prepared to act if needed!
Activating the Cardiac Chain of Survival including when a bystander calls 911 and performs HANDS ONLY CPR, can literally SAVE A LIFE! There may be a time when you are the bystander that witnesses a person collapse and you may be the only person around. Because of this, Pennsylvania's legislators signed into law a graduation requirement where each student in high school must be taught Hands-Only CPR and the Cardiac Chain of Survival so that they are prepared to act if needed!
Want to share the information on this page with someone else and won't have access to the internet? Here is a handout you can give them
Want to share the information on this page with someone else and won't have access to the internet? Here is a handout you can give them
The Cardiac Chain of Survival is above. The first 3 steps, ANYONE can help with!
The Cardiac Chain of Survival is above. The first 3 steps, ANYONE can help with!
Step 1 = Recognize it's SCA. Step 2 = CALL 911 STEP 3 = CPR STEP 4 = use AED
Step 1 = Recognize it's SCA. Step 2 = CALL 911 STEP 3 = CPR STEP 4 = use AED
HANDS-ONLY CPR
HANDS-ONLY CPR
Use these videos to go through the steps of HANDS-ONLY CPR.
Use these videos to go through the steps of HANDS-ONLY CPR.
SPECIAL NOTE: Before providing care, determine if the scene is safe for you. If it's not, then there will be 2 people in need of care and not just one!
SPECIAL NOTE: Before providing care, determine if the scene is safe for you. If it's not, then there will be 2 people in need of care and not just one!
HANDS-ONLY Instructional Video from American Heart Association-updated May 2020
HANDS-ONLY Instructional Video from American Heart Association-updated May 2020
CPR in schools demo- American Heart Association 2019
CPR in schools demo- American Heart Association 2019
Learn Hands-Only CPR from American Red Cross
Learn Hands-Only CPR from American Red Cross
DIY CPR MANNEQUIN (created by Disque Foundation 2019)
DIY CPR MANNEQUIN (created by Disque Foundation 2019)
Using an AED
Using an AED
AEDS come in many shapes and sizes and are the 3rd link in the Cardiac Chain of Survival (see image above).
AEDS come in many shapes and sizes and are the 3rd link in the Cardiac Chain of Survival (see image above).
AED's are used to send an electrical charge, aka "shock", to the heart in order to help it when it's not beating correctly.
AED's are used to send an electrical charge, aka "shock", to the heart in order to help it when it's not beating correctly.
The images below are the most common AEDS' you will see and the videos show you how to use an AED
The images below are the most common AEDS' you will see and the videos show you how to use an AED
(NOTE: Some AED's are fully automatic once you connect the pads and some require you to push a button to deliver a shock.
(NOTE: Some AED's are fully automatic once you connect the pads and some require you to push a button to deliver a shock.
This is the Cardiac Science G5 Fully Automatic AED. It is the kind we have in school and take with us to the athletic fields
This is the Cardiac Science G5 Fully Automatic AED. It is the kind we have in school and take with us to the athletic fields
This is a Phillips Heart Smart AED and it is VERY common in Malls, Airports etc. It's usually a push button model to deliver the shock
This is a Phillips Heart Smart AED and it is VERY common in Malls, Airports etc. It's usually a push button model to deliver the shock
PA "Good Samaritan" Acts related to CPR and use of an AED essentially state that people can use an AED or perform CPR if done in a reasonable manner and there is no emergency personnel present.
PA "Good Samaritan" Acts related to CPR and use of an AED essentially state that people can use an AED or perform CPR if done in a reasonable manner and there is no emergency personnel present.
Legislature policy 8331.2 = https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/42/00.083.031.002..HTM and
Legislature policy 8331.2 = https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/42/00.083.031.002..HTM and
GET CERTIFIED
GET CERTIFIED
Do you want to get formal training and be certified in administering CPR and/or First Aid?
Do you want to get formal training and be certified in administering CPR and/or First Aid?
The American Red Cross and The American Heart Association are the two largest organizations in the United States that provide CPR & First Aid Training. use the links below to sign up for courses.
The American Red Cross and The American Heart Association are the two largest organizations in the United States that provide CPR & First Aid Training. use the links below to sign up for courses.
NOTE: Mr. Corabi is a certified instructor for the American Red Cross and has an authorization agreement to provide training for the students, staff and parents of the Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush. If you are interested in getting certified, please see him today
NOTE: Mr. Corabi is a certified instructor for the American Red Cross and has an authorization agreement to provide training for the students, staff and parents of the Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush. If you are interested in getting certified, please see him today
NOTE: Mr. Corabi is a certified instructor for the American Red Cross and has an authorization agreement to provide training for the students, staff and parents of the Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush. If you are interested in getting certified, please see him today
NOTE: Mr. Corabi is a certified instructor for the American Red Cross and has an authorization agreement to provide training for the students, staff and parents of the Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush. If you are interested in getting certified, please see him today
Not Certified or Trainer? Certified or trained and afraid you may forget how to do it?
Not Certified or Trainer? Certified or trained and afraid you may forget how to do it?
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DID YOU KNOW?
DID YOU KNOW?
