The infographic titled as “Importance of CPR Awareness”, mentions few facts related to cardiac arrest and CPR benefits that everyone should know.
As per some research it has been found that more than 350,000 cardiac arrests happen in the US every year, out of which 70% of Americans are helpless of witnessing a cardiac arrest due to limited knowledge. Only about 46% of the 70% who suffer cardiac arrest outside of the hospital survive. Knowledge of CPR can triple up the changes of victim’s survival till the medical help arrive.
In learning CPR, you will be gaining skills and more than likely save the life of a loved one. There are a variety of methods for CPR depending on the person’s age.
For adults two breaths can be given for every 30 compressions on the chest. Compressions should be made with both the hands. For children with one rescuer, two breaths for every 30 compressions on the chest. With two rescuers a ration of two breaths for every 15 compressions is suggested. Compressions should be made with one hand. For Infants one breadth can be given for every three compressions on the chest. Compressions should be made with two fingers, index and middle fingers.
To know more, please refer to the details mentioned on below infographic.
