CPR: CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION

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This session provides participants with an understanding of CPR and how it fits into the overall health care profession.

Category

  • Health
  • CPR

Objectives

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

  • Explain the history of the development of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
  • Understand the difference between cardiac arrest and heart attack.
  • Describe the differences between hands-only CPR and traditional CPR.
  • Determine when to use an automated external defibrillator (AED).
  • Perform hands-only CPR.

Supplies

  • Laptop computer with Internet access, or equipment to view videos
  • Alcohol-based hand sanitizer
  • CPR manikin
  • Disposable mouth shields for practice purposes
  • Nonsterile, nonlatex disposable gloves
  • Disinfecting disposable wipes
  • AED training device

Advisor Note

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Activity 1

HISTORY OF CPR AND INTRODUCTION TO HANDS-ONLY CPR

  • Show “CPR Through the Years” from the American Heart Association News, and address any participant questions.
  • Introduce hands-only CPR, and address any participant questions.

Activity 2

AED VIDEO AND PRACTICE

  • Explain automatic external defibrillators including a brief overview of their history, purpose, and requirements for use.
  • Watch the “How to Use an AED” video from the Washington Post, and address any participant questions.
  • Demonstrate proper AED use.

Activity 3

SPEAKER

  • Explain the differences between cardiac arrest and heart attack.
  • Discuss the need for CPR knowledge and skills.
  • Describe key learnings and benefits of taking a certified CPR course.
  • Review educational requirements for traditional CPR and hands-only CPR.
  • The speaker may choose to include the following activities, if appropriate:
  • Describing and demonstrating the traditional CPR sequence
  • Describing and demonstrating hands-only CPR
  • Demonstrating the proper use of nonsterile gloves and a disposable mouth shield
  • Helping participants practice hands-only CPR using proper technique

Activity 4

CPR AND AED PRACTICE

  • If time is available, practice appropriate skills with guidance from the certified CPR instructor.
  • Practice AED sequence with proper technique.

Reflection

Advisor and Officer review

After the meeting, address the following:

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