Learn CPR, Save Lives

Greetings, I hope this message finds you well. Recently, we have seen an unfortunate trend of individuals, both famous and everyday people, falling victim to cardiac arrest. Despite ongoing research, it is not yet clear to what extent post-Covid complications contribute to this trend. However, experts in fitness and cardiology advise those with busy lifestyles to take steps to reduce stress, maintain a healthy diet, avoid alcohol and smoking, and prioritize heart health

What is Cardiac Arrest?

When a heart stops beating (cardiac arrest), receiving even a simplified, hands-only version of CPR can?at least double a person’s odds of surviving. Yet fewer than half of people who have a cardiac arrest outside of a hospital receive CPR from someone nearby. And since four out of five cardiac arrests happen at home, the life you may save with CPR is more likely to be a loved one or someone you know than a stranger. Here are the CPR basics to know for adults.

Know two key features of cardiac arrest

How can you recognize whether a person is suffering cardiac arrest? Two key features are:

• Not responding.?No reaction if you loudly say, "Are you okay?" and firmly shake a person’s shoulders.
• Not breathing normally.?Check if their chest is rising and falling or put your face close to their nose and mouth to listen for the sounds of normal breathing. Laboured, irregular breaths that sound like snorting or gasping aren’t normal breathing, and can’t provide the brain with adequate oxygen.

Know how to do hands-only CPR

1. First, call 108 (Medical Emergency Number in India)— or better still, tell someone nearby to make that call. Put the phone on speaker so you can start CPR and receive instructions from the emergency operator.
2. Next, place the heel of one hand on the centre of the person’s chest, right over the breastbone and between the nipples. Put the heel of your other hand directly on top. Lace the fingers of your top hand through the fingers of the bottom hand.
3. Position your shoulders directly above your hands and push down, keeping your arms straight. Push hard: use your body weight to compress the chest at least two inches.
4. Do the compressions repeatedly, aiming for a target of 100 to 120 pushes per minute.

Watch a video to help understand the steps

Knowing what to do in an emergency is invaluable. These?one-minute hands-only CPR?videos from The Sura Fitness & Events can help you learn the steps and the right speed for compressions. CPR classes are offered through community education, hospitals, workplaces, and at?SuraFitness free sessions.

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