What is a basic CPR class ?
CPR stands for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation In this class you will learn how to do CPR on a patient who is not breathing and does not have a pulse. There is no greater emergency. CPR has the effect of getting much-needed oxygen to the brain, where it can keep the nerves of the brain alive long enough for someone to get the patient’s heart beating again. Q: Why should I learn CPR? A: CPR is used to keep the brain alive until help arrives. Brain damage begins in 4 minutes without CPR and is usually completed in 10 minutes. Q: What is Hands-Only CPR? A: Hands-Only CPR is CPR without mouth-to-mouth breaths. It is recommended for use by people who see an adult suddenly collapse in the “out-of-hospital” setting. It consists of two steps: Call 911 (or send someone to do that). Begin providing high-quality chest compressions by pushing hard and fast in the center of the chest with minimal interruptions. Q: What is First Aid? A: First aid refers to medical attention that is usually administere
