Statistics indicate that 70%-80% of cardiac arrest cases occur either in the home or at public places. In such cases, the person nearest at hand to the victim is often a bystander with no medical expertise such as a relative, an office colleague, or a passer-by. If those present at the scene are able to provide CPR to the victim promptly, the latter’s chances of survival are significantly increased.This is because time is the essence when treating a cardiac arrest victim. Once the heart stops beating and blood flow stops, a person will lose consciousness within 15 seconds. Within another 30 to 60 seconds, he will stop breathing, and irreversible damage to his brain cells will follow after several minutes of oxygen deprivation.
• Place the heel of your hand on the breastbone at the centre of the person’s chest. Place your other hand on top of your first hand and interlock your fingers.
• Position yourself with your shoulders above your hands.
• Using your body weight (not just your arms), press straight down by 5-6cm (2-2.5 inches) on their chest.
• Keeping your hands on their chest, release the compression and allow the chest to return to its original position.
• Repeat these compressions at a rate of 100 to 120 times per minute until an ambulance arrives or you become exhausted.
Our first aid training gives you the confidence to deal with various medical issues and decide how serious they are. It’s all about assessing the situation, deciding whether you are able to assist and whether you need to call for urgent medical assistance. Your first aid in many situations could mean the difference between life or death – literally.
At Train Aid we pride ourselves on delivering professional and personable training courses. We put a large emphasis on the practical elements of training and appreciate the positive impact of a fun and enjoyable learning environment. We are industry leaders in delivering first aid training.
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