The American Heart Association has now approved a new technique for giving CPR. It's easier to remember and hopefully people who are hesitant about putting their mouth against another person's mouth (especially if that person is a stranger) will use this new technique.
The new technique requires chest compression only. Simply put your hands on the patient's chest and compress 100 times per minute. Continue this until help arrives. (Of course the very first thing you do is call 911.) [Source]
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
New Simplified CPR Method. Take 2 minutes to watch. You might save someone's life
New CPR technique: Rapid Chest Compressions with no Mouth-to-Mouth
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chest compressions,
CPR,
EMT,
health
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