CPR Concepts

      Yes we all know it use to be A-B-C but AHA ( American Heart Association ) has changed it completely around! Why? The arrangement of the letters were once: A-Airway, B-Breathing, and C-Compressions. People who needed to preform CPR were spending too much time focusing on the airway and breathing, when the real problem was in the heart. If they have no pulse, then they have no heart beat, then they have no blood circulating, and this means no blood is getting to the organs in their body. This could leave a person brain dead or worse; it could cause death. Hopefully now you can understand the reason for change and how this could save so many lives.       C-Compressions: if the victim has no pulse it is best to start with compressions, after checking for breathing signs. You have 10 seconds after the point of finding the person to start compressions. A-Airway: "Head tilt, Chin lift" the famous saying! Make sure their airway is clear and nothing is obs...

Did you know that AHA (American Heart Association) is the most respected company to get CPR certified with? "The American Heart Association's Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) Programs deliver a dynamic message of hope — the hope of saving lives. New treatments have improved the possibility of survival from cardiovascular emergencies, cardiac arrest, and stroke. These new treatments offer the hope of improved quality of life for people who suffer these events."-American Heart Association- The ECC improves the chain of survival by teaching instructors who than teach medical professionals and communities CPR/First Aid. This lowers the chances of disability and death from cardiovascular emergencies, cardiac arrest, and stroke. ECC Guiding Philosophy (AHA) • Improve the Chain of Survival in Every Community • Increase Quality, Timeliness of Materials • Identify, Expand Training • Document Effectiveness • Improve Efficiency By maintaining this structure we c...