American Heart Association Hands-Only CPR American Heart Association 1/16/2019

What is “Hands-Only” CPR? Hands-only CPR consists of pushing hard and fast on the chest at a rate of at least 100 pushes per minute. How much can CPR improve the chances of survival? CPR can double or even triple a person’s chances of surviving. “Hands-only CPR consists of pushing hard and fast on the center of the chest at a rate of at least 100 pushes per minute. CPR can double or even triple the chances of survival.” Tell the kids the rate of 100 pushes per minute is at the beat of “Staying Alive.” 1/16/2019

Why “Hands-Only” CPR? REMEMBER!!! The #1 reason people give for not performing CPR is because they think they may do it wrong!! REMEMBER!!! ~Any CPR is better than NO CPR at all! ~Your actions can only help! “The #1 reason why people will not do CPR is because they are afraid of hurting someone. Bottom line is that any CPR can help. People are less likely to help if they are intimidated by the process of breaths and counting compressions.” Ask for student responses. 1/16/2019

How do I know if someone needs CPR? When you see a teen or adult suddenly collapse, chances are they need CPR! ~Tap the person and shout, “Hey, are you okay? Are you okay?” ~If you do not get a response, begin the steps for “Hands-Only” CPR! If you see someone suddenly collapse, chances are they need CPR. Tap the person and shout, “Hey, are you okay? Are you okay?” If you do not get a response, begin the steps for hands-only CPR. If the person is gasping in spurts, go ahead and perform CPR. Even if the person is gasping for air in spurts, go ahead and perform CPR. 1/16/2019

What is cardiac arrest? Cardiac arrest is when the heart malfunctions and suddenly stops beating. Sudden cardiac arrest is one of the leading causes of death in the U.S. Over 350,000 people will suffer from sudden cardiac arrest this year. It can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere and at any age. 383, 000 cardiac arrests occur outside of a hospital each year. 88% of cardiac arrests occur at home. “Cardiac arrest is when the heart malfunctions and suddenly stops beating. Sudden cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death in the U.S.. 88% of cardiac arrests occur at home. This is why it is so important to know the steps to hands-only CPR. You could save someone’s life.” 1/16/2019

Is cardiac arrest different from a heart attack? Sudden cardiac arrest occurs when electrical impulses in the heart become rapid or chaotic, which causes the heart to suddenly stop beating. Someone in cardiac arrest collapses and becomes unresponsive when you tap him and shout. The person stops breathing normally and may be gasping. A heart attack occurs when the blood supply to part of the heart muscle is blocked. The victim may or may not lose consciousness. A heart attack may cause cardiac arrest. During cardiac arrest the heart suddenly stops beating. A heart attack occurs when the blood supply to part of the heart muscle is blocked. Stress that a heart attack can cause cardiac arrest. 1/16/2019

STEPS for “Hands-Only” CPR After establishing that the person needs CPR by tapping the person and asking, “Are you okay?”: Assertively tell someone to call 9-1-1. *If you are by yourself, call 9-1-1 before starting CPR. Start CPR. (Push hard and fast in the middle of the chest.) “After establishing that the person needs CPR, by tapping and shouting “Are you okay?” 1) Assertively tell someone to dial 9-1-1. If you are by yourself, call 9-1-1 before starting CPR 2) Start CPR – push hard and fast in the middle of the chest.” 1/16/2019

Things to remember when giving “Hands-Only” CPR: Kneel beside the person. Put the heel of one hand in the middle of his/her chest. Put the other hand on top of the first. Push down hard (at least 2”). Don’t be afraid of pushing too hard! Let the chest rise back up after each compression. Continue compressions at a steady beat (“Staying Alive”= 100 beats per minute). Don’t stop CPR until help arrives or the person responds. Discuss why each point is important. 1/16/2019

Helpful Hints Get directly over the top of the person and keep your arms straight. This allows you to use your entire body which will make it easier. If you have help, take turns performing CPR without missing a beat if possible. It’s important to continue CPR until help arrives. Read and discuss. Emphasize the need to continue CPR until help arrives. Make sure the students understand that they need to do this correctly so that they will have the energy to continue. 1/16/2019

What about giving rescue breaths? When a teen or adult suddenly collapses with cardiac arrest, his or her lungs and blood contain enough oxygen to keep vital organs healthy for the first few minutes, AS LONG AS someone provides high-quality chest compressions with minimal interruption to pump blood to the heart and brain! “When a teen or adult suddenly collapses with cardiac arrest, his or her lungs and blood contain enough oxygen to keep vital organs healthy for the first few minutes. Stress that someone must provide high quality chest compressions with minimal interruptions to pump blood to the heart and brain.” 1/16/2019

What is an AED? AED (Automated External Defibrillator) An AED is a portable electronic device that automatically diagnoses the life-threatening cardiac arrhythmia and is able to treat it through defibrillation. The average response time for first responders once 911 is called is 8-12 minutes. For each minute defibrillation is delayed, the chance of survival is reduced approximately 10%. Discuss that an AED is an automated external defibrillator. “It is a portable electronic device that automatically diagnosis the life-threatening cardiac arrhythmia and is able to treat it through defibrillation. The average response time for first responders once 911 is called is 8-12 minutes. For each minute defibrillation is delayed, the chance of survival is reduced approximately 10%.” 1/16/2019

Can anyone use an AED? An AED is designed so anyone can use it. Once you open the lid, the AED gives you instructions about what to do for each step. There are also visuals on the pads so you will know where to position them. It’s important to keep the AED attached to the victim until medical help arrives, even if the victim seems to be recovered. Discuss that an AED is designed so anyone can use it. “Once you open the lid, instructions are spoken and tell you what to do step by step. There are also visuals on the pads so you know exactly where to place them on the victim. Keep the AED attached to the victim until help arrives.” 1/16/2019

Steps for using an AED: Place a self-adhesive pad on bare upper chest. Place a self-adhesive pad on bare lower chest. Make sure no one is touching the patient so the AED can get a reading. If a shock is advised, it will tell you when the machine is ready and when to push the button. If CPR is needed, it will tell you to continue. “Place a self-adhesive pad on bare upper chest, place a self-adhesive pad on bare lower chest, and make sure no one is touching the patient so the AED can get a reading. If a shock is advised, it will tell you when the machine is ready and when to push the button. If CPR is needed, it will tell you to continue.” 1/16/2019

AEDs… where are they? AEDs are located in many places with large populations of people, for example airports, shopping malls, sporting arenas. Just look for a sign like the one below. Every school in AISD is equipped with multiple AEDs. Do you know where the ones are located at our school? Teachers, know where the AEDs are located at your school so you can let the kids know! The sooner you get an AED on a victim, the better his/her chances of survival are! 1/16/2019

What is the Good Samaritan Law? It is legal protection for people who give reasonable assistance to those who are injured, ill, or otherwise incapacitated. The protection is intended to reduce bystanders' hesitation to assist for fear of being sued or prosecuted for unintentional injury or wrongful death. Do you think teaching “Hands-Only” CPR will make people feel more comfortable about administering CPR? “This law was passed for legal protection to people who give reasonable assistance to those who are injured, ill, or otherwise incapacitated. The protection is intended to reduce bystanders' hesitation to assist, for fear of being sued or prosecuted for unintentional injury or wrongful death.” 1/16/2019

Your actions may save a life! Don’t be afraid!!! Your actions may save a life! 1/16/2019