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CPR Can Help Victims of Drowning

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, drowning is the No. 1 cause of unintentional death between ages 1 and 4, and the No. 2 cause between ages 5 and 9. The latest national data show 702 U.S. children under age 15 drowned in 2017.

The figures are not broken down by ethnic group, but minorities may be at even greater risk. The USA Swimming Foundation reports 64% of African American children and 45% of Hispanic children have low or no swimming ability, compared to only 40% of white children.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recently updated its recommendations for preventing drowning in children, ranging from vigilance at bath time and emptying buckets and wading pools immediately after use to teaching children to swim and encouraging teenagers to learn CPR.

If a drowning emergency should occur, every second makes a difference.

When tragedy strikes, start by calling 911 immediately. Get the victim to a safe area and assess for signs of life. If they’re not breathing normally, start CPR.

For drowning victims, the American Heart Association recommends CPR with chest compressions and rescue breaths.

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Save Lives through Hands-Only CPR

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Irregular heartbeats in cardiac arrest disturbs the blood flow to lungs, brain and other organs which can ultimately lead to death. Reaching the hospital on time or getting the quickest first aid are the only possible ways to save life. American heart association claims 90% of the deaths from cardiac arrest are due to unavailability of nearest hospital. Immediate CPR either from mouth-to-mouth breaths or by hands is the life saver in this situation. Some people think that hands-only CPR is not as effective as CPR with breaths. CPR with breaths is actually compression of chest along with oxygen delivery through mouth. This provides the oxygen artificially for circulation. CPR with breath requires special skills of an expert. Finding an expert nearby a cardiac arrest patient is as risky as reaching the hospital on time. Here comes the need of Hands-only CPR which can be done by anyone who knows the basic procedure. In this technique, both hands are pushed fast and hard in the center of the chest in a speed just like a song with 100-120 beats per minute. Doing this for first few minutes of arrest pushes the remaining oxygen through the body to keep the organs working until an expert arrives or the person reaches hospital. Thus, hands only CPR will buy the time for CPR or medical aid which usually is not very near to the sufferer. Getting immediate hands-only CPR from the nearest available person increases the chances of survival after the cardiac arrest. While CPR with breaths is applied to individuals of all ages such as adults, children, infants and teens, Hands-only CPR is recommended only for teens and adults. Let us spread the word to save more lives by providing immediate hands-only CPR aid to the nearest victim.

SimpleCPR.com, a fully accredited agency, offers easy online training and CPR certification that follows AHA guidelines. You can view the online courses at your own pace and take the certification test when you are ready. The best part is, all of the courses are valid in all 50 states (and Canada) and they come with a money-back guarantee.

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Simple Answers to Zika Virus Related Questions

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After the appearance of Zika Virus in 2013, almost every internet user is interested in searching for the information related to structure, transmission, outbreak regions and disease related dangers of the virus. For scientists there are still many unanswered questions but for a common man there is significant information available on the internet. Finding straight forward answers to the questions related to Zika virus is the main concern of a layman. So here we are providing the simple answers to the most commonly asked questions about the Zika Virus.

What are the modes of transmission of Zika Virus?

Transmission of Zika virus commonly occurs through infected mosquito bite but sexual contact or blood transfusion from the infected individual is also a mode of transmission of Zika virus.

What are the most common symptoms of Zika infection?

Skin rash, conjunctivitis, mild fever, and joint pain are the most common symptoms of Zika infection. These symptoms are mild and last for few days only. No more than 20% of the infected individuals experience all symptoms simultaneously.

Is there any vaccine for the virus?

Currently there’s no vaccine or drug for the treatment of Zika Virus. Research is being conducted for this purpose, but it will obviously take some time to arrive in market after the discovery. Water and OTC are the only best treatments available up till now.

How Zika Virus affects pregnant women?

Zika virus infecting pregnant women causes microcephaly in the babies. There is no scientific proof available yet, but pregnant women are advised to be careful while travelling to Zika infected areas.

Will US face Zika outbreak in near future?

Zika Virus has infected some areas of US but according to experts there is a very limited chance of a massive outbreak. Localized outbreaks in southern states can be expected because of the presence of Aedes mosquito.

What are the preventive measures?

Protection from mosquito bites is the easiest form of prevention. For this purpose, following tips can be helpful for all.

  • Avoid skin exposure. Wear clothes that covers the skin properly.
  • Use mosquito repellent, nets, and screens to keep the mosquitoes away.
  • Stay away from stagnant water.
  • Keep garbage away and enclosed in containers.
  • Keep windows and doors closed, especially in the evening.

Being informed and well prepared is the best thing that can be done to avoid Zika Virus infection.