Poorer Communities in US Have Lower CPR Training Rates
Researchers have found that rural areas and communities in South, Midwest and West have lower rates of cardiopulmonary resuscitation training.
Researchers have found that rural areas and communities in South, Midwest and West have lower rates of cardiopulmonary resuscitation training.
‘Babygrow is a lifesaving outfit that guides parents how to perform CPR on their babies if they stop breathing.’
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The outfit features a helpful reminder from nursery rhyme Humpty Dumpty - ‘5' means five puffs and 30 pumps, followed by two puffs and 30 pumps, - parents need to give their baby. The collar of the babygrow has clear instructions to strengthen parents’ first aid knowledge. The babygrow fits three to six-month-olds. Sue Killen, CEO of St John Ambulance, said, "We hope the worst will never happen but the babygrow, and our online video, shows parents what to do in a very clear and simple way."
Elizabeth Harper, regional director London and South, said, “Working with Tesco gives us a great opportunity to help spread the incredibly important lesson of baby CPR to millions of parents. We hope the worst will never happen but the babygrow, and our online video, shows parents what to do in a very clear and simple way. Pick one up on October 13 or keep an eye out for giveaways if you can’t make it in-store.”
CPR Usage for Urban Minorities Might Be Limited By Cost, Fear, Lack of Information
New research finds that cost, fear and a lack of information are barriers for minorities in urban communities to learn and perform CPR.
New research finds that cost, fear and a lack of information are barriers for minorities in urban communities to learn and perform CPR.
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Baby Given Roadside CPR Undergoes Life-Saving Surgery
A five-month old baby, who was given a CPR on the roadside after he had stopped breathing, underwent a surgery.
A five-month old baby, who was given a CPR on the roadside after he had stopped breathing, underwent a surgery.
Death is Reversible Within First 10 Minutes of Cardiac Arrest, CPR Helps Save Lives
CPR compresses the heart between the sternum and the backbone and builds up pressure that keeps oxygenated blood flowing to the brain and keeps the person alive.
CPR compresses the heart between the sternum and the backbone and builds up pressure that keeps oxygenated blood flowing to the brain and keeps the person alive.
