CPR will be done a brand new way, states American Heart Association

Once it had been the A-B-Cs of CPR. Now the American Heart Association claims it is time to change things up, reports CBS News. C-A-B could be the new structure for cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The American Red Cross and American Heart Association have released new CPR and first-aid guidelines with a new order for CPR: Compression, Airway then Breathing. Being a card-carrying lifesaver will demand learning the steps in this new order.

Nevertheless hoping your blood will not stop with the American Heart Association

Chest compressions are vital to maintaining blood circulation, says the American Heart Association. Starting with compressions can conserve lives. Someone who doesn’t have a pulse and is not responding is someone you want to use chest compression on, after calling 911 of course. One hand ought to be on top of the other, with fingers interlaced. Chest compressions ought to come hard and fast, about two inches deep at 100 times per minute, and the chest should not be leaned upon between compressions. Tilt the person’s head back in order to check the person’s airway. Make sure the chest rises as you give two one-second breaths to the mouth when pinching the nose.

Making modifications to first-aid

You will find more revised methods from the American Red Cross and American Heart Association. Among these are the procedures for a victim with heavy bleeding, a jellyfish sting, anaphylactic shock or a snake bite. You are able to discover these new guidelines in “Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association.” According to Red Cross adviser Dr. David Markenson, “It is vital the first aid community come to consensus and speak in a clear voice on these life and death issues.”

Vinegar and infant aspirin

One interesting change that made it via the American Red Cross and American Heart Association’s joint advisory board is using vinegar to treat jellyfish stings. The venom is neutralized with vinegar. It also will stop the venom from spreading further. Snake bites and anaphylaxis changes are more procedural though. For anaphylaxis, it’s expected that pressure could be used to stop the bleeding when a second epinephrine shot is given. Chest pain can be helped with a low dose of baby aspirin. This one is ok if you aren’t allergic, have not been bleeding lately and have never had a stroke.

You can find more information on the web. Try www.redcross.org or americanheart.org.

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CBS

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PR News wire

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