{"id":13067,"date":"2019-07-19T15:31:26","date_gmt":"2019-07-19T15:31:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onlinecprcertification.net\/blog\/?p=13067"},"modified":"2019-07-19T15:31:26","modified_gmt":"2019-07-19T15:31:26","slug":"a-bystanders-guide-to-telling-when-victims-need-cpr","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onlinecprcertification.net\/blog\/a-bystanders-guide-to-telling-when-victims-need-cpr\/","title":{"rendered":"A Bystander&#8217;s Guide to Telling When Victims Need CPR"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Bystander CPR Instructions: When Should You Administer CPR<\/strong>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What happens if you are\nwalking down the road and spot someone bending or lying on the grass. How do\nyou determine if the person needs CPR or not?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, here\u2019s one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onlinecprcertification.net\/blog\/3-benefits-of-providing-cpr-training-to-employees\/\">Bystander CPR\nInstructions<\/a> to remember; knowing how to execute it is one thing; doing it is\nanother. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Often, people fear using\ntheir CPR skills on individuals who may not need it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under many\ncircumstances, the person who comes to the rescue of the victim often has no\nclue whether the victim is suffering from cardiac arrest as per the signs and\nsymptoms that they have acquired in training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Heart Attacks and Cardiac Arrests <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These are two terms\npeople confuse and use interchangeably. However, they are not the same and have\ndifferent causes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cardiac arrests occur\nwhen the heart has irregular electrical impulses, thus causing irregular beat.\nMeanwhile, a heart attack is caused by the blood failing to flow in the heart\ndue to blockage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the case of a cardiac\narrest patient, CPR should be executed, and an AED (Automated External\nDefibrillator) may prove useful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And though a heart\nattack can trigger a cardiac arrest, most cases of heart attacks do not result\nin cardiac arrest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If a person is suffering\nfrom a heart attack, a CPR shouldn&#8217;t be administered unless the patient is\ngoing into cardiac arrest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is better to perform\nCPR on a victim who does not need it than to fail to perform CPR on a person\nwho might need it. Therefore it is recommended that if you are in doubt,\nconduct a CPR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Criminals May Fake Emergencies to Lure Bystanders<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beware of criminals who\nwant to exploit your human instinct to steal and cause chaos. They use\ndifferent methods to lure innocent bystanders to their traps more so ladies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Report any incidence you\ndeem suspicious to the authorities. Also, alert emergency medical personnel if\nit seems like a medical emergency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CPR and Electrocution<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you suspect that an\nindividual needs CPR, take a glance at your surroundings, it is very likely\nthat the victim has been electrocuted and contact with them may cause injury to\nyou as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the case of\nelectrocution, be careful taking care of the situation or risk endangering your\nlife. Call for professional help if you notice any of these symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Cardiac arrest<\/li><li>Seizures<\/li><li>Numbness<\/li><li>Respiratory failure<\/li><li>Irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia)<\/li><li>Unconsciousness<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>While waiting for the\nmedical personnel, perform the following steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Observe your\nsurroundings first, and do not touch the victim. He\/she may be in contact with\nthe electrical source, which might pose a danger for you if you touch them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Attempt to turn off the\nsource of current or move the source away from the scene <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nde-ed.org\/EducationResources\/HighSchool\/Electricity\/conductorsinsulators.htm\">using a non-conductor<\/a> such as plastic, wood,\nor cardboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check for indicators\nthat your victim&#8217;s blood is circulating by checking for breathing, movement, or\ncoughing. If these indicators are absent, start CPR immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lay the victim on the\nground with the position of his head a bit lower than the lower body and with\nlegs on an elevated position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bystander CPR Facts: Assessing Whether a Patient Requires CPR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Responsive checks <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most critical step\nin assessing whether an individual needs CPR is to perform a responsive check\nby looking for responsiveness and breathing in the victim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This check is easy to perform;\ntap the victim on the shoulders firmly while speaking to them loudly. If the\npatient is conscious, they will attempt to perform an action; such as moving,\nblinking, or changing their facial expressions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;An alternative if you do not wish to come\nclose to the victim, simply tap their feet or tickle their feet&#8217;s soles. If\nthis fails to create an indication that the victim is responsive, call 911!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Check for Normal Breathing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After notifying 911,\nconfirm if the victim is breathing normally. Normal breathing as per the\nAmerican Heart Association is defined by a regular outward and inward movement\nof the chest cavity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This test should be\nconducted for at least five seconds and not exceeding ten seconds. If there is\nno evidence for normal breathing, commence on CPR immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lack of pulse<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check for the victim&#8217;s\npulse. No pulse is a sign of heart failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong> Fluids <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fluids such as saliva, blood,\nor vomit may also be observed flowing out of the victim&#8217;s mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The victim may also\nsuffer from bladder control or loss of bladder, which could offset bystanders\nleading to delayed CPR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Agonal breathing <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another factor to look\nfor is agonal breathing. These are more or less irregular breathing patterns,\nand reflex of the brain stem usually indicated by labored breathing, gasping\nfor air followed by strange sounds and myoclonus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Myoclonus is the twitching\nof muscle or muscles involuntarily for a short time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bystanders commonly\nmistake myoclonus for seizures, especially if the victim is experiencing\nchronic convulsions and therefore delay performing a CPR to the victim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Skin color change<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Skin color change is\nanother sign of danger. If the skin becomes pale, bluish, or ashen, it may\nindicate that the victim needs CPR.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes the change of\ncolor might be subtle while other times, it may be easy to spot. While problems\nin respiration are the first sign of cardiac arrest, one can use the change of\nskin color as a secondary confirmation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The changes occur in\ncentral parts such as the lips, tongue, or the core or peripheral regions such\nas fingers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Overdosing drugs, Drowning, and Exposure to smoke\/inhalants<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check for a pulse and\nwhether he\/she is breathing. This type of injuries might require repeated\nexecution of chest compression (with hands) and rescue (mouth to mouth)\nbreathing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Electrocution<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If an electrical\naccident happens close to you, and an individual is hurt, avoid coming into\ncontact with the victim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Attempt to switch off\nthe power source of and then detach the fellow from electrical contact using a\nbroomstick, wooden stick or any non- conductor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bystander CPR Guidelines: When to stop performing CPR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deciding when to stop\nCPR is crucial because too much of it is dangerous. It is a factor any rescuer\nshould consider while performing the procedure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are performing\nCPR and you see evidence of life, stop the procedure immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, when the medical\npersonnel gets to the scene, leave the victim to the professionals. If the\nenvironment is unsafe, you should also seek safety first<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As previously said, it\nis better to perform CPR on an individual who does not need it rather than not\nadministering it to one who does need it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is therefore vital\nthat in any indication of lack of breathing and unresponsiveness,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.onlinecprcertification.net\/free-course.php?id=5&amp;page=1&amp;cid=83&amp;type=ch\"> carry out CPR <\/a>right away followed by\nrescue mouth operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a great feeling\nwhen you save a life. Attend training and get certified on this impressive\nskill of saving lives.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bystander CPR Instructions: When Should You Administer CPR? What happens if you are walking down the road and spot someone bending or lying on the grass. How do you determine if the person needs CPR or not? 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