In the United States, only half Emergencya new poll found.
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center surveyed a national sample of 1,005 Americans and found that only 51% of them knew how to perform hands-only CPR if needed.
Only 49% of people said they would be able to help in case of severe bleeding, and 56% said they were equipped to help someone who was choking.
Data was collected by phone and email from April 5th to April 7th of this year.
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“The key takeaway from our research is that patient outcomes will improve if the public learns basic life-saving techniques in the areas of hands-only CPR, choking rescue, and bleeding control. That’s what emergency physician Dr. Nicholas Cayman says. Ohio State Wexner Medical Center The clinical professor of emergency medicine at Ohio State University College of Medicine also spoke to Fox News Digital.
“You can save lives while you wait for paramedics to arrive.”
A new poll shows that only half of Americans feel they can be helpful in an emergency. (iStock)
“Every minute that passes, the chances of survival decrease, and even if you survive, the chances of a positive outcome decrease.” Neurological outcome. “
Kuman said data shows 70 to 80 percent of cardiac arrests occur at home and 20 percent occur in public places.
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“When an arrest is made in a home with no witnesses present, the outcome is poor,” he told Fox News Digital.
“Think about it: The person in need of emergency medical care could be your family member. You may need to perform life-saving treatment until emergency services arrive.”
Data shows 70-80% of cardiac arrests occur at home and 20% occur in public places, the researchers said. (St. Petersburg)
Based on the survey findings, Kman advised the public to undergo training to: lifesaving measures — Especially hand-only CPR, choking, and severe bleeding.
“Look for training that may be offered through community days at hospitals, schools, libraries, community organizations, religious institutions, volunteer organizations, festivals, sporting events, etc.,” he suggested.
“We are responsible for each other.”
Organizations and websites such as the American Red Cross, the American Heart Association and Stop the Bleed may offer these courses for free or at a low cost, Kman noted.
After learning a technique, it’s important to put it into practice, the doctor said.
“We want the public to learn how to do Hands-Only CPR and practice their CPR skills every six weeks,” Kuman said.
Based on their findings, the researchers recommended that people receive training in life-saving measures, particularly two-handed cardiopulmonary resuscitation, first aid in cases of choking, and rescue in cases of severe bleeding. (St. Petersburg)
“As with any skill, practice builds confidence. If you don’t practice, you lose the skill.”
Kman acknowledged that OSU’s study has some limitations.
“This survey is a convenience sample of different demographics of Americans,” he told Fox News Digital.
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“While most demographics are equally represented, different regions are better at this than others, and their cardiac arrest outcomes and survival rates reflect that,” he continued.
“States and countries that prioritize training their citizens have higher survival rates.”
“Training in these life-saving skills will teach you how to recognize the signs that someone needs help and buy time until they are rescued. [first] “Paramedics can get there,” the doctor said. (St. Petersburg)
Dr. Kenneth Perry, Emergency Medicine Physician in south carolinaAlthough he wasn’t part of the survey, he said he was surprised more people didn’t feel unprepared.
“A medical emergency that occurs unprepared can be a very stressful event, even for medical professionals,” he told Fox News Digital.
“It’s really important that people have basic life-saving skills.”
“It’s so important that people have basic life-saving skills.”
The easiest and most useful skill for people to learn is how to operate an automated external defibrillator (AED), which Perry said can be found in many public places, such as gyms, shopping malls and even public sidewalks.
“These devices are Cardiac arrest,” He said.
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“If there is an abnormality in the heart rhythm and it can be restored to normal with electricity, this device can help that patient.”
However, this is a very time-sensitive process and needs to be done as soon as possible, the doctor advised.
“Early defibrillation directly correlates with the best outcomes for patients who experience out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.”
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At the end of the day, Kwan said, “we are responsible for each other.”
“Training in these life-saving skills will help you recognize the signs that someone needs help and how to buy time until rescuers arrive.”
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