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Hands-Only CPR Can Save Lives
More lives would be saved if bystanders began hands only CPR, according to two new studies published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
The reports also suggest that more people would be willing to perform CPR if they didn't also have to worry about mouth-to-mouth breathing as well.
Researchers studied the outcomes of CPR performed by callers to 911 who were then instructed by dispatchers over the phone.
“The results support a strategy for CPR performed by laypersons that emphasizes chest compression and minimizes the role of rescue breathing,” according to the New England Journal of Medicine.”
The new research backs-up positions taken two years ago by the American Heart Association and the American Red Cross that compression-only CPR could be beneficial when started immediately by bystanders witnessing someone suffering from sudden cardiac arrest. Both organizations advocate the traditional compressions and breaths when possible, however.
The reports also suggest that more people would be willing to perform CPR if they didn't also have to worry about mouth-to-mouth breathing as well.
Researchers studied the outcomes of CPR performed by callers to 911 who were then instructed by dispatchers over the phone.
“The results support a strategy for CPR performed by laypersons that emphasizes chest compression and minimizes the role of rescue breathing,” according to the New England Journal of Medicine.”
The new research backs-up positions taken two years ago by the American Heart Association and the American Red Cross that compression-only CPR could be beneficial when started immediately by bystanders witnessing someone suffering from sudden cardiac arrest. Both organizations advocate the traditional compressions and breaths when possible, however.
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Cadets Garage Sale, Open House & Poster Contest
Atlantic Highlands – The Atlantic Highlands First Aid & Safety Squad cadets will participate in the borough’s town-wide garage sale May 15, starting at 9 a.m.
The award-winning squad will also use the day as a chance to throw open its doors to the community. There will be two free CPR awareness classes and free blood pressure checks. And, the organization has extended the deadline for its “Design an Ambulance” contest until May 28. The cadets, an organization for students between the ages of 14 and 18, will use all proceeds from the sale to fund future projects for the group. The cadets are budding first aiders, who practice first aid techniques, and once they get to be 16 are allowed to ride the ambulance to certain types of calls. |
Atlantic Highlands First Aid Awarded Homeland Security Grant
ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS – The Atlantic Highlands First Aid & Safety Squad has been awarded a FEMA/Department of Homeland Security Assistance to Firefighters Grant for $118,750.
The funds will be used to purchase a new ambulance for the all-volunteer emergency medical services and rescue organization.
“This grant lifts a huge burden we faced of trying to replace an outdated ambulance,” said Richard Huff, chief of the Atlantic Highlands First Aid & Safety Squad. “With these funds, we will immediately improve our organization and better serve our community.” Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr (D-NJ) announced the grant award April 22. “I'm glad to see this funding provide improved equipment which will better protect the Atlantic Highlands community in emergency situations,” Pallone said in a statement. Pallone added that organizations like the AHFAS “deserve the best equipment and training we can provide while they risk their lives to protect us every day.” |
