Despite health authorities repeatedly appealing to people to learn CPR, few people actually bother to learn this life saving skill. We know that it can save someone’s life, but people are often under many misconceptions regarding CPR that stops them from learning it. Here are the four most common myths about CPR:
You need to be an expert
No, you do not. You don’t need to be a doctor or paramedic to learn CPR. Anyone can learn it. You only need a certified centre and trainer.
You can injure someone through CPR
Yes, you can accidentally break their ribs. But being injured is still better than being dead! One can heal from the injury with time, but without the CPR, the patient will almost certainly die of cardiac arrest.
You can get stuck in legal troubles
What happens if you injure the other person or if he/she dies despite your best efforts? It is extremely unlikely that you will be hauled in by the cops for this. Even if you do, the Good Samaritan law should be enough to save you.
It’s rarely needed
According to the AHA, more than 350,000 cardiac arrests occur outof a hospital. Of these, 88% are likely to die. CPR is often the only way to save a victim’s life.
