FiT Work #18 - First Aid and CPR
Due TUESDAY, 12/18 by 10 pm Knowing how to administer basic first aid and how to perform cardiopulmonary respiration (CPR) can literally save a life! But before entering into an emergency situation make sure you will not be in any danger ... remember you are there to help, not become a victim yourself. Once you know the area around a victim is safe there are general rules that should be followed as most injuries must be treated very quickly. To watch a video about basic first aid for emergencies such as head injury, nose bleed, heat stroke, choking, allergies, burns, bleeding, and unconsciousness click this link . The two problems associated with someone having a heart attack, or going into cardiac arrest, are a lack of breathing and no pulse or heart beat. When the proper techniques are used a heart attack victim's heart begins beating again in 60-80% of cases. To watch a video about Hands-Only CPR click this link . When you are ready to answer your h...
