30 and 2 to save you

The heart is an amazing muscle. Don’t believe me?

Experts estimate that your heart beats about 100,000 times in one day and about 35 million times in a year. During an average lifetime, the human heart will beat more than 2.5 billion times.

That is a lot of beating. The next question is, “What happens if it stops?” A stopped heart will not lead to a good day.

Assuming that you were next to someone who was having a heart problem, there are a few steps you can take to care for a person.

You would check to be sure the scene was safe. Next you would check the person. Ask “What is the problem here?” and “Is the person showing signs that could indicate a heart attack?”

If the person was having a heart related emergency, you would then call the local emergency number (911) and let EMS know that you were with a person who was having heart problems.

Last, you would care for the person. If the person was unconscious and not breathing you would administer CPR.

Since you have already taken CPR through the Red Cross , you are confident of your skills. But in that moment you may panic. Just remember 2 breaths and 30 compressions. Continue until EMS arrives.

I found this handy chart on this link. You should share this information with everyone you know. 30 and 2 could save you.

Weekly Worldwide Wrap-Up

A consolidated report from the international Red Cross and Red Crescent news into one list of bite-size news

SENEGAL: Severe flooding has affected hundreds of people, spreading sewage and sorrow across the suburbs of Dakar. Red Crossers have been providing supplies like mosquito nets, tarps, mats, jerry cans, blankets, water, purification tablets, soap and detergents.

MALDIVES: The British Red Cross has completed construction of 250 new homes, allowing survivors from Vilufushi island, which was completely destroyed by the 2004 tsunami, to finally return home.

PERU: The mortal remains of the 28 people who disappeared 25 years ago have been returned to their families. The ICRC arranged for transportation for the families and coffins and providied the families with emotional support.

INDONESIA: Last year the Canadian Red Cross gave disposable cameras to 41 tsuanimi-affected children in Indonesia and asked them to photograph their friends, family, home,villages, schools and things that made them happy. The result is this amazing photo gallery.

Source: American Red Cross Chat