You can learn CPR by taking a CPR class. Contact your local American Heart or Red Cross for class schedules.
ANYONE who is in cardiac arrest should receive CPR. If a stroke victim needs CPR, it means that they are in cardiac arrest, which means they're dead. What would withholding CPR do for your patient.. they're already dead at that point. Dan, EMT ACLS PALS NRP RN, Medic Student
During CPR the lungs and heart are stimulated.
CPR classes are a wonderful knowledge to know. They teach you how to save a persons life. Teach you how to check if a person is in need of CPR. Teach how to check if they are choking. If the techinque is done propely you can save a life. Some classes teach CPR for children and adults.
Yes, they will teach the same thing. All CPR classes are mandated to teach the same techniques and information.
During CPR the heart and lungs are stimulated.
Yes you can perform CPR on a person with an artificial heart valve. There is no difference on the CPR procedure with an artificial valve.
Some schools teach CPR as part of their health class curriculum.
Some schools have Allied Health programs that teach CPR as part of the curriculum. The Mini Anne mannequin may be used in some of these programs.
When you perform CPR, you provide blood, oxygen, and life to the heart and brain.
Yes, I would consider CPR Recertification an American Heart stakeholder.
CPR is successful on the thoracic cavity because the lungs and heart are there. Using CPR the person presses on the heart forcing blood into the body.