Continuous Chest Compression CPR—University of Arizona Sarver Heart Center

Be a lifesaver; not a bystander. Learn Continuous Chest Compression CPR from Gordon A. Ewy, MD, and Karl Kern, MD, the physician researchers who developed this new approach to CPR.

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Education

Tags:

• CPR
• Heart Attack
• Resuscitation
• Cardiac Arrest
• Chest Compressions

[colettechanel18]

isnt this the same as first aid? we taken two breaths and push the chest the same as this so whats the point in inventing something thats already here?!

[SarverHeart]

As stated in the video, Chest-Compression-Only CPR doubles the chances of survival for someone suffering a primary cardiac arrest. This is the reason that it is so important to learn.

[MegaFrench74]

what about hereditary hyperlipidemia, 4 stents, 2 in CA, 2 inside each other in the LDA, also MVD with CFS. There is also the old making yourself cough to keep heart beating till u get 911. I would like to live longer than my Dad, his cousins and my 28 year cousin who was 8 mos pregnant. 2 of my kids & sis & Bro also have it, not counting other cousins or their kids

[SarverHeart]

Chest-Compression-Only CPR increases likelihood of survival. In reference to the myth that coughing can prevent a cardiac arrest, a victim would be better off directing his or her energy towards other life-saving options such as seeking immediate help by calling emergency services

[rafael55]

I would first take pulse before pounding the chest.

[SarverHeart]

We do NOT recommend that lay public rescuers waste time trying to assess for a palpable pulse. During Dr. Kern’s tenure as AHA National ACLS Chairman, the AHA came to the same conclusion. Public lay rescuers cannot reliably detect the absence of a pulse in a timely fashion, hence in the 2000 and 2005 AHA CPR Guidelines (Circulation 2005; 112(24): IV-3), this requirement was removed.

[SarverHeart]

We do NOT recommend that lay public rescuers waste time trying to assess for a palpable pulse. During Dr. Kern’s tenure as AHA National ACLS Chairman, the AHA came to the same conclusion. Public lay rescuers cannot reliably detect the absence of a pulse in a timely fashion, hence in the 2000 and 2005 AHA CPR Guidelines (Circulation 2005; 112(24): IV-3), this requirement was removed.

[SarverHeart]

Based on much research, including from the University of Arizona Resuscitation Research Group, the American Heart Association has changed its guidelines. It now recommends that in the event of witnessed cardiac arrest (you see or hear someone suddenly collapse), chest compressions should be done with minimal interruptions. For people trained in CPR, the ABC (airway, breathing, compression) steps that you probably learned have been changed to CAB (compressions, airway, breaths).

[Rubiksguy]

This stuff isn't a joke guys.

On Dec 10th, my dad collapsed from ventricular fibrillation while in his recliner. He starter snoring so loud it rattled the house (this was the gasping they talked about in the video). Luckily my mom was nearby and started shouting for me, waking me up. With 911 on the phone we pulled him out of his chair onto the floor (THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT. THEY NEED TO BE FLAT ON THEIR BACKS ON A SUPPORTIVE SURFACE, not a bed or a couch. So the compressions have something t

[yangfb5]

I thought it was legit to at least try to cough hard if you have cardiac arrest....now will it work...probably not, but you can cough on your way to the phone before passing out. Probably about as effective as Bicarb in ACLS lol

[101jir]

Well, I don't know which jokers you were referring to, but I did think that "Stayin' Alive" was an interesting choice for music =P. Puts a picture in my mind of somebody putting a CD on and then "Ha-ha-ha-ha Stayin' Alive, Stayin' Alive." 1 compression per ha (though is that actually 100 BPM =?) I don't mean to offend anyone, and a feel for your dad. Hope he does OK. You have to admit, to someone who hasn't had the experiance, it does seem amusing.

[jhssuthrnmama]

This is my question, too. What if someone simply passed out, and the collapse has nothing to do with cardiac arrest? The video didn't address this situation, and sounded as if it assumed all sudden collapses are cardiac arrest. I'm sure the doctors have a good answer; I just don't personally know if this would be dangerous and/or inappropriate for, say, a hypoglycemic who stood up too fast or a drunk.