Why is Compression-Only CPR better for cardiac arrest?
A. Every time compressions are interrupted, blood flow is also interrupted.This lowers the chance the victim has for survival. Studieshave shown that bystanders are more willing to start resuscitation if they do not have to perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Q. Are there times when Compression-Only CPR should NOT be used? A. Yes. Compression-Only CPR will only be used in the event of witnessed sudden cardiac arrest of a person 16 years or older. It will not be used on children or infants. It also will not be used in the event of respiratory emergencies that cause the heart to stop beating, such as, drug overdose, electrocution, drowning, choking, etc. Q. Why arent we giving breaths anymore? A. Research has shown that traditional CPR is not the best or effective way to treat cardiac arrest. When an individual goes into cardiac arrest, more than likely they were breathing normally just seconds prior to the attack. Research shows that the lungs and blood are full of oxygen making it un
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