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1. Hands-Only CPR

   Howard County Dept. of Fire and Rescue And Howard County Public Schools
2. Am I Protected? YES! Any bystander who uses an AED to help a cardiac arrest victim is protected from liability under Maryland’s Good Samaritan Law. Maryland Courts and Judicial Proceedings Code § 5-603 “An individual who is not [licensed in this state to provide medical care] is not civilly liable for any act or omission in providing assistance or medical aid to a victim at the scene of an emergency, if:             (1)      The assistance or aid is provided in a reasonably prudent manner;             (2)      The assistance or aid is provided without fee or other compensation; and             (3)      The individual relinquishes care of the victim when someone who is licensed or certified by this State to provide medical care or services becomes available to take responsibility.”
3. Today’s Goals: Learn about sudden cardiac arrest and its warning signs Learn compression-only CPR for adults and kids over the age of 8 (AHA) Hands-Only CPR practice session
4. What is cardiac arrest? The heart suddenly stops pumping blood through the body and the patient goes unconscious, losing his/her pulse Can happen without warning If cardiac arrest is not immediately treated, the victim will almostcertainly die YOU need to act fast!
5. ALERT: Cardiac arrest and heart attack are NOT the same! Cardiac Arrest vs. Heart Attack Unconscious/No pulse Conscious Abnormal breathing or Breathing/Talking Not breathing at all
6. Did you know? 250,000people in the U.S. will die this year because they suffered a cardiac arrest outside of a hospital.
7. Hitting Home
8. Think this doesn’t affect YOU?! Anyone – Anywhere – Any Time
9. LOUIS ACOMPORA 14 yr. old Lacrosse goalie took a shot to the chest
10. Kaitlin Forbes 15 yr. old playing softball in gym class
11. Maggie O’Malley Kaitlin’s best friend & teammate 14 mos. after Kaitlin’s CA, on a train coming back from NY City
12. BreannaSudanno Perry Hall student (@ Catonsville High School) 14 yr. old field hockey player
13. BreannaSudano’s Success "The percentages of survival are very, very low for this type of thing. Coaches and parents not only saved her life, but because they did CPR, they did it so quickly, they didn't hesitate, they didn't wait ... there's no brain damage, no complications from lack of oxygen.“ Perry Hall High School athletic director Robert Hruz
14. Who Else Will Help, If Not You?
15. Timing is crucial Every minute that passes without CPR decreases a victim’s chance of survival by 10%
16. The American Heart Association’s Chain of Survival Early Access- call 911! Early CPR Early Defibrillation Early Advanced Care (Paramedics + hospital) You
17. The 3 C’s of Adult CPR CHECK to see if the person is unresponsive CALL 911 so help can arrive ASAP COMPRESS- start chest compressions and don’t stop until EMS arrives Check that the person is unresponsive Call 911 and return to the person Begin chest compressions, pushing down 2 inches on the person’s chest, and continue this until emergency services arrive
18. About AEDs AED = Automatic External Defibrillator Found in public areas throughout Howard County AED kit contains a “smart” AED machine and 2 adhesive pads connected to the machine by wires

19. Even if you are not trained to use an AED, you should be aware of the AED locations in the buildings you enter!

    Someone who knows how to use an AED may ask you to go get it if a person goes into cardiac arrest! -Your Office -Church -Gym -Library -Schools -Mall -Airport -Senior Centers
20. Performing chest compressions Place one hand on top of the other and press the heel of one hand in the center of the chest Lock your elbows Press down hard on the chest at least 100 times per minute, so that the chest is compressed about 2 inches with each press
21. American Heart Association Demo Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuJkRpJ7Fxg

22. Hands-on practice of CPR and AEDAsk the instructor if you have any questions!