CPR for heart attack : Two incidents that occurred over the last 10 days have once again intensified the debate on CPR (Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation). The first incident involves Agra Cantt GRP police station, where on September 16, the police chief saved the life of an elderly person by administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation for 1 minute.
The second incident took place at Delhi’s Dharamshila Narayan Super Specialty Hospital, where a 63-year-old woman suffering from cardiac arrest was revived with CPR for 45 minutes. A few days ago, a person’s life was saved thanks to continuous CPR for about 6 hours in Italy. In such a situation, the question arises how long after a heart attack CPR can save lives. Know the experts’ answer…
What lives can be saved by CPR?
How does CPR save a person’s life?
According to experts, CPR should be started within 5 minutes of a heart attack. Thanks to this, oxygenated blood, i.e. oxygen-carrying blood, continues to reach the brain cells. As a result, brain cells do not die and continue to stimulate the heart to return to its normal state. As a result, the heart pulse which had stopped functioning begins again.
What to do during CPR
CPR is part of the basic care that keeps the heart and lungs completely alive. Safety needs to be considered in this area. In the event of cardiac arrest, the patient’s response is observed, whether alive or unconscious. If unresponsive, medical help should be sought immediately. Be sure to check the patient’s pulse until they reach the hospital. Continue to check the pulse (carotid pulse) in the neck as well. This pulse should be checked every 10 seconds. If carotid pulse and respiration are not detected, apply chest compression. This is also part of CPR.
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What is the procedure for administering CPR?
1. Have the patient lie down on a hard surface.
2. The patient’s body should be close to your knees.
3. The person performing CPR should place both shoulders on the patient’s chest.
4. Press with your palm between the patient’s two chests.
5. Both hands of the person performing CPR should be straight.
6. Compression, i.e. pressing on the chest 100-120 times in 1 minute.
7. After pressing the chest 30 times, breathe twice through your mouth. If you do not want to breathe through your mouth, continue chest compressions.
8. Press chest only 2-2.4 inches. This gives him a chance to remember.
How long should CPR be given after a heart attack?
A recent study showed that if CPR is given to a person within 1 minute of a heart attack, the chance of survival is 22%, while if CPR is given to a person after 39 minutes, it is only than 1%. At the 2013 American Heart Association Scientific Session, a Japanese researcher said that giving a patient CPR within 30 minutes was good for their brain function.
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