I have a question in reference to CPR/First Aid.?

Question

Hello guys,
I know American Red Cross has come out with new guide lines for 2006. In refrence to "compressions" per this internet guide it states to count aloud as you compress 30 times at the rate of about 3 compressions for every 2 seconds.Finish the cycle by giving the victim 2 breaths. Does anyone know if this is correct and also has anyone ever heard of "FirstAid Web Inc.? I can not find a telephone number (Per the directory) or a home office. Thank YOu!

Thanks to all of you who have taken time to respond to me "Thank You"

Answer 1

This is correct. And to the mental midget who said 100 compressions would kill them, umm, if the patient is already technically "dead", how are you going to kill them? You're certified in first-aid? Do us all a favor, turn your card back in. You're dangerous.

The reasoning behind the increase in compressions is that it has been found that it this amount is necessary to maintain perfusion of oxygen to the brain. Even if you do not give rescue breaths, which most laypersons will not do in this age of disease transmission, circulating the blood is better than not circulating it at all. There remains some oxygen attached to the hemoglobin being circulated in the body, however, it pales in comparison to the amount of carbon dioxide that has taken its place.

The studies have shown that this new change in CPR is saving more lives. However, the ones with the highest chance of living are the ones who have access to portable AEDs (Automated External Defibrillators.) The early shock is the most important part of the resuscitative process in a witnesses cardiac arrest.

Part of the conspiracy lover in me tends to believe that these frequent two year changes made by the American Heart Association is strictly to keep people employed.

Answer 2

Effective this year, the AHA, and probably ARC also, recommended guidelines have gone to 30 compressions to 2 breaths. We are discovering that the compressions are the most important part of CPR. In my area, we are testing an even more intense version of CPR. It is called "call and pump" the program requires 200 compressions before doing anything. We have had a significant increase in saves. Prior 15:2 CPR had a 6% save rate in my area. Call and pump has an average save rate of 50%. Don't be surprised to see call and pump nationwide, soon.

Answer 3

I've heard that the "new" way to give CPR is 30 compressions each time, but I don't really buy that.

As far as I'm concerned, you do 2 breaths, 15 compressions.

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Ambisinister, 100 compressions a minute? That would kill them!
You also have to give more than 8 rescue breaths every minute. You do one every 5 seconds, so that's probably more like 12.

Answer 4

I thought it was 2 breaths, then 15 compressions counted out loud.

Answer 5

You should deliver 100 compressions per minute continuously, without pauses for ventilation. The rescuer delivering the ventilations should give 8 to 10 breaths per minute. this is part of the new guidelines.

Answer 6

2 breaths and 30 compressions new guidelines

Answer 7

911

Answer 8

well you can use the old method right now.
wait for a year or so and check with the progress rate of your patients by the old method.
secondly check the progress rate by the new method with a college or some other hospitals who is/are praticing it.and compare it derive a conclusion and there you will get the right answer

Answer 9

yes its correct. try searching for American Heart Association or American Red Cross (try aha first)