First Aid Features
How To: Clear a child's airway
For a complete obstruction the abdominal thrust can be used.For infants it is more difficult, place the infant completely over one of your arms face down.Next give five blows between the shoulder blades.Turn infant over and do 5 thrusts to abdomen. Clear a child's airway.
How To: Push for better CPR
Good Housekeeping Magazine has teamed with the American Heart Association to bring this life-saving video to you. In the event of a sudden cardiac arrest, call 911 and begin chest compressions immediately. Place your hands on the center of the chest and push hard and fast until help arrives. Compressions help deliver oxygenated blood to the brain and heart. This hands only approach to delivering CPR can greatly alleviate fear, and can double or quadruple a victim's chance of survival.
How To: Perform the proper patient carry
Only perform carries if you have ruled out neck and spine injuries.There are many types of carries: pack strap,and direct ground lift, Perform the proper patient carry.
How To: Clear an adult airway
Ask the conscious adult if they can talk, if not step behind them. Position one fist just below their ribs and begin the abdominal thrusts. Clear an adult airway.
How To: Operate on your friends
HOW TO OPERATE ON YOUR MATES! Vive Cool City brings you this fun tutorial video. Warning: Do not try this at home unless you know what you are doing. These Australians are truly reckless dare devils.
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