New CPR Training, "no mouth to mouth"

[FuzzyRSTD]

I have never heard of this until today. I recieved this from a friend today in an E-mail.

I have had CPR training on the job, but this is differant and sounds like the way to go with adults. But not for infants and children or someone who is a drowning victum. Please watch to the end. You could save someones life.

http://tinyurl.com/2fx8r59

[Squidley]

Interesting concept, I like the idea of not having to do mouth to mouth.

[csogbk]

Its believed that more people will get involved and assist in a cardiac arrest if you don't have to do mouth to mouth. The only thing you have to remember is call 911 and push hard and fast on the center of a persons chest. Studies have shown that hands only CPR is just as effective as "traditional" CPR until professional rescuers arrive.

[flb_78]

It's been that way since 2008.

 

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23884566/

 

http://firstaid.about.com/od/cpr/a/07_Y_no_breaths.htm

[BIG TOM]

Have been training this way for the last two years. If you ever had the pleasure of someone "upchucking" in YOUR mouth while you are doing rescue breathing on them , you know what I mean.........Yep, I do like this way much better........

[Monty]

There is a new way I read about today. I think they're changing it again. This time, it's compressions first, then rescue breaths. I will do some more research on it before I say more. It was in the paper today.

[friesman]

I am betting some of the people in here are prolly gonna live longer if they ever need resuscitating now that they wont have to do mouth to mouth....

 

......If youve ever seen the pics of this group you know what i mean:stickpoke:

 

Brian

[Riderduke]

Interesting concept, I like the idea of not having to do mouth to mouth.

But if she is hot I'm doing Mouth to Mouth:crackup::whistling:

 

we now return you to your regularly schedule program:confused07:

[TearlessTom]

As a ER RN I have to agree this is some good information.

 

However Operative Words are CARDIAC ARREST. As mentioned before airway obstructions should be cleared if unsure of cause of the person's collapse.

 

As mentioned in the video a person only uses a small portion of the oxidized blood with each complete cycle of circulation. Infants less than 3 months use even less as they have more viable red blood cells. I think the amount that is used is about 15% but don't quote me on that.

 

 

I do CPR on a fairly regular basis and their instructions as to keeping the elbows locked and letting your weight of your trunk do the work is spot on. By doing this you can maintain compressions for a much much longer time. Without using this technique I don't care how good of shape you are in you can only maintain adequate circulation for 1-2 minutes at best if you relay on your physical strength. The glucose in your muscles will deplete and although you may be strong you have no stamina left.

 

If you are relaying on physical strength and you can last more than 2 minutes you are probable not doing it correctly. You want to almost be able to feel the backbone on compressions. HARD & FAST

 

Circulation is key, without adequate circulation if they do survive they may wake up a carrot, or radish. (but not a tomato, that's a fruit unless of coarse they were a fruit before hand)

 

Also one last thing. I find that Queen's ANOTHER ONE BITES THE DUST works better for me as for the correct rhythm. It has a better more prominent drum /base line to follow.

[Yammer Dan]

I used New York CPR on convicts!! A kick in the chest and a loud

 

" Breathe Mo**** Fu****!!!!"

[Bubber]

I used New York CPR on convicts!! A kick in the chest and a loud

 

" Breathe Mo**** Fu****!!!!"

 

 

Dan you may be a little to enthusiastic for your job. BUT I LIKE IT ! :yikes:

[saddlebum]

Interesting concept, I like the idea of not having to do mouth to mouth.

Hey Cupcake, . . . . . Does that mean you don't love us as much as we thought you did.

[royalstar09]

I have studied, and like this concept a LOT...... we have not, as of yet, incorporated it into our program, but I can tell you I am not as focused on immediate airway as I used to be. I carry a barrier which is disposable and goes in my keyring if my med bag is not available. A normal breath is such a small amount of used O2 that doing good, proper, affective compressions allows enough O2 in without the "risk" of mouth to mouth.

All that being said if I am not 100% certain or cardiac issues I am tossing an oral airway in after checking for any obstructions and if its a child all bets are off, they get the book thrown at them.

With the introduction of the auto pulse and this new method i thinkthe numbers will soar in how many recover from cardiac issues.

I am fortunate enough to be able to visit with three people I performed CPR on out of 5 we were called out to in 2010.