New Seniors

Watch this short video and learn a new technique to help someone survive a heart attack. This simple new technique involves using hands only and does not require mouth to mouth breathing assistance.

“When you encounter a person who has collapsed suddenly, the best thing to do is to call 911 and then push hard and fast on their chest. It’s simple, and something anyone can do even if they don’t have any training,” said Dr. Michael Sayre, a spokesman for the American Heart Association.

Hands-only CPR has been shown to be as effective as conventional cardiopulmonary resuscitation that combines compressions with forced breathing. Communities using the new approach are seeing increases by as much as 60% in survival of heart attack victims.

Studies confirm that the breathing component of CPR is necessary only for children, drowning victims, or those who have respiratory problems.

This new approach may overcome fears of bystanders who are reluctant to initiate CPR because of the danger of infectious diseases.

Hands-Only CPR
1. Call 911
2. Hard, fast compressions in center of chest

Please share this with your friends and family. The life you save could be your own.

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