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Everything You Need to Know About CPR & AEDs

  • Written by NewsCompany.com.au

Knowing how to perform CPR or use an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) can be the difference between life and death in an emergency situation. While it's important for everyone to have a basic understanding of these skills, millennials should take extra care to familiarise themselves with the basics. So without further ado, here is a comprehensive guide explaining everything you need to know about CPR and AEDs.

What is CPR?

CPR stands for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. It is a set of lifesaving techniques that can help restart a person’s heart and breathing if they suddenly stop due to cardiac arrest. This can happen due to various medical conditions such as a heart attack, stroke, drowning, electrocution, or drug overdose. Without immediate intervention, cardiac arrest can lead to death within minutes.

When performing CPR on someone who has gone into cardiac arrest, the goal is to use chest compressions and rescue breaths in order to keep oxygen-rich blood circulating through their body until help arrives or until a defibrillator is available. The American Heart Association recommends pushing hard and fast (100-120 compressions per minute) on the chest of the patient at least two inches down, while doing rescue breaths every 30 compressions (or 5 cycles).

What is an AED?

An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is a medical device used to shock a person’s heart back into its normal rhythm during sudden cardiac arrest. In some cases, using an AED on someone suffering from cardiac arrest can increase their chance of survival by up to 70%. An AED works by delivering an electric shock that helps reset the victim’s heart rhythm back into its normal pattern so that it can start pumping blood again. It’s important for bystanders or first responders who are not medically trained professionals to be able to recognise when it might be appropriate for them to use an AED in order save someone’s life in time before EMS arrives on scene.

Where Can I Learn More About CPR & AEDs?

The best way to learn more about CPR and AEDs is by taking a HLTAID009 online course, which offers comprehensive training on resuscitation techniques and automated external defibrillation. The course covers topics such as:

  • Adult/child/infant emergency treatment procedures
  • Administering mouth-to-mouth/mask ventilation
  • Performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation
  • Recognising signs/symptoms of common medical conditions
  • Managing airway obstruction
  • Recognising factors affecting safety
  • Numerous other important factors

Expand your first aid knowledge today!

Whether you're already certified in first aid or just looking for basic knowledge on how to best respond during an emergency situation, an online course is a good place to start. This will equip you with the skills necessary to provide effective resuscitation care when it matters most. So what are you waiting for? Sign up today!



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