Vim & Vigor - Fall 2011 - Gwinnett Medical Center - (Page 21)

IN A veteran firefighter and emergency medical technician shares lifesaving tips that can turn you into a hero 15 years of responding to medical emergencies, I’ve seen two distinct types of bystanders: I’ll call them the hand-wringers and the action figures. What makes the two so decidedly different? The action figures are usually trained in first-aid procedures. Bystanders trained in first aid can mean the difference between life and death. I’ve seen firsthand how emergency procedures started by trained individuals have saved the lives of many victims. And, conversely, many more could have been saved if immediate care had been available. CPR is an example. Contrary to what you see on television, which portrays about 95 percent of patients saved by CPR, fewer than 8 percent of cardiac arrest victims actually survive. Their chances of survival double, however, when a bystander performs CPR correctly right away. Bystanders trained in first aid achieve even better results in controlling bleeding, performing the Heimlich maneuver or preventing spinal cord damage. Becoming a bystander who makes a difference is simple: Learn first aid. There are many organizations that offer training, most notably the American Red Cross (redcross.org). If you sign up for a course, you can use your hands to save a life instead of wringing them. Meanwhile, here are answers to some of the most common first-aid questions. BY LYNNE L. HALL Vim & Vigor · FAL L 2011 21 http://www.redcross.org

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Vim & Vigor - Fall 2011 - Gwinnett Medical Center

Vim & Vigor - Fall 2011 - Gwinnett Medical Center
Contents
Phil's Feature
So Long, Suffering
The Will to Recover
Healthy Hues
The New Survivors
First (Aid) Things First
Find Your Groove
A Healthy Tune
Stay in Circulation
‘X’ Marks the Spot
Pregnancy Predictors
Play It Safe
Prime Time Health
Full Strength
Lifesaving Gift
Out of the White Coat
Transforming Healthcare

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