this could save a life...........

[Red Devil]

Take a moment to watch this one. Now at least I know what's inside those machines and something about how to use one if necessary.

This only takes a minute to view... I honestly didn't know what to expect if I had opened the box!

We have all walked by the Red Cross sign in airports indicating where a heart machine is located. Do you know what is in them and how to use it? I did not. Try this video and see what you think.

If you pick the wrong choice---- the man dies---- choose wisely You may save a life. I Just watched this video and was impressed.

http://www.heartrescuenow.com/

 

[houie925]

Good video to learn the basic steps. I'd have liked to see a demonstration of proper compressions on a dummy. This video, like most, shows simulated no-force compressions but on an adult 2" compression depth is pretty much the minimum, sometimes more depending on the person's girth.

Here's a decent video showing "hands only" CPR that shows proper compressions on a dummy. It doesn't include the AED portion, unfortunately.
[YT]watch?v=r8iU3Mtblho[/YT]

 

[brich999]

Just took a red cross cpr/aed class last weekend. Kinda good stuff to know just incase. Good news is aeds are pretty foolproof even if someone hasnt ever seen one

 

[krichardson]

We have had the AED units at work for a few years now and fortunately none have had to be used yet.

 

[Red Devil]

i am glad they are using the AED units more and more..so much more effective.. no matter how well you know CPR you do get tired.

 

[krichardson]

Not to mention the CPR/rescue breathing techniques change slightly every few years.

 

[Red Devil]

Not to mention the CPR/rescue breathing techniques change slightly every few years.

yes.. changed alot since i had training..