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Why Is Knowing CPR So Important?

What is CPR?

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is a life-saving skill used in an emergencies to help maintain oxygen flow to the brain and other vital organs when someone is unconscious and not breathing, or does not have a pulse.


CPR involves a repeating cycle of 30 chest compressions followed by 2 rescue breaths, performed by a trained rescuer.

How Does CPR Save a Life?

When someone is unconscious and has no pulse, their heart has stopped pumping blood throughout their body. Blood is what carries oxygen to our organs and tissues, without circulation, oxygen delivery stops. Without oxygen, the brain, vital organs and tissues deteriorate quickly. When CPR is performed, chest compressions manually force blood to flow throughout the body, which delivers oxygen to the brain and other organs. The blood is oxygenated when the rescue breaths are provided by the rescuer. The continuous cycle of chest compressions and breaths during CPR mimics a healthy functioning heart- buying critical time until emergency medical help arrives.


CPR is one of the ONLY immediate skills we have as everyday people in an emergency to save someone's life. When emergency response teams arrive , they have other tools, equipment, medications and skills to assist in lifesaving measures. However, until they arrive, CPR can make all the difference in those first critical moments!


Why Would Someone Need CPR?

The need to perform CPR is rare however, there are many reasons why a person could go unconscious and need CPR. These include

  • Cardiac causes: heart attack, cardiac arrest, underlying heart conditions

  • Respiratory Emergencies: drowning, choking that cannot be relieved, overdose

  • Other medical issue including electrolyte imbalances, metabolic conditions or severe illness


In many cases involving the need for CPR, a lack of oxygen ultimately leads to the heart stopping. This is why quick action is critical.

What Is The Difference Between CPR Skills and Choking Skills?

One of the most important things to remember is:

  • CPR is for someone who is unconscious and not breathing or has no pulse

  • Choking relief is for someone who is conscious but has an airway obstruction


When someone is choking, a rescuer will perform a cycle of:

  • 5 back blows

  • 5 abdominal thrusts (chest compressions for infants)


This repetitive techniques are used to try to dislodge the object from the airway. If the object cannot be cleared and the person becomes unconscious, CPR should be started immediately.

Why Choose SafeStarts For my CPR Class?

At SafeStarts, we provide hands-on infant and child CPR and choking training in the comfort of your own home. Our goal is to help you feel calm, confident and prepared to respond to emergency situations.


Unlike large group or online classes, our private sessions allow you to:

  • ask questions freely

  • practice skills multiple times

  • learn at your own pace

  • build real confidence without pressure


Whether you are preparing to introduce solid foods to your baby or simply want to feel more prepared as a caregiver, learning CPR and choking relief skills is one of the most important steps you can take to keep your child safe.


We are here to support you every step of the way!



 
 
 

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