cardiopulmonary what?
CPR stands for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. If a person stops breathing, or their heart stops beating effectively, this lifesaving technique is used to restore
oxygenated blood flow to the vital organs. At the core of these skills is the providing of effective chest-compressions to pump blood through the body, and/or the giving of breaths to
oxygenate the blood being pumped.
what's in a name?
CPR and it's associated guidelines differ based on the intended audience. CPR for
people in the healthcare field is called Basic Life Support, BLS or formerly
BCLS by the American Heart Association. The American Red Cross version is called CPR for the Professional Rescuer.
Variations of cpr
traditional cpr
"Traditional CPR" consists of providing both chest-compressions and giving breaths. Breaths can be given by various means, including mouth-to-mouth, pocket mask, bag-mask device or advanced airway adjuncts. This was the only form of CPR taught to the public prior to 2008.
hands-only cpr
In 2008, resulting from an effort to encourage bystanders to help even when unwilling to provide mouth-to-mouth, "Hands-only CPR" was developed. "Hands-only CPR" or "compression-only CPR" is an effective method to provide life sustaining blood circulation that focuses on the rescuer providing effective chest-compressions without providing breaths. Studies even show that during the initial minutes of cardiac arrest, "Hands-only CPR" can be just as, if not more, effective when it comes to saving a life.
it's what you do
As important as a name is, even if every person in class left that day not knowing what the letters C, P and R stood for, they still would have the confidence and skills to make a difference in the life of another. That's what our goal is at CarePoint Resources, to equip laypersons and healthcare providers alike with the knowledge and skills needed to protect and preserve life. Call it what you will, but CPR is what you do!
About the Author:
Randy Boone is the founder of CarePoint Resources in addition to serving his community as a Fire Department Paramedic and Apparatus Operator. Randy and the CarePoint team of educators work to equip the workforce and public with lifesaving skills and information through CPR training and certification. www.carepointresources.com
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At CarePoint Resources, we're making a difference! Our CPR and safety training turns families, co-workers and average citizens into life-savers. The experienced educators at CarePoint are focused on equipping you, and those around you, with the know-how and skills needed to respond during an emergency.
We are a proud provider of American Heart Association and ASHI training in First Aid, CPR, AED, Bloodborne Pathogens, Babysitting Safety in addition to Basic and Advanced Life Support classes for healthcare providers. Our service area includes locations in and around the cities of Pensacola, FL; Montgomery, AL; Auburn, AL; Birmingham, AL.
We are sure you will find our services provide peace-of-mind, a safer work environment and a better equipped community.
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Disclaimer: The American Heart Association strongly promotes knowledge and proficiency in BLS, ACLS, and PALS and has developed instructional materials for this purpose. Use of these materials in an educational course does not represent course sponsorship by the American Heart Association. Any fees charged for such a course, except for a portion of fees needed for AHA course materials, do not represent income to the Association.