History of CPR
It
is interesting to note that the recommendations for mouth to mouth
resuscitation, can be traced back to the 1700′s, by the Paris
Academy of Sciences.
The technique was specifically
recommended for drowning victims. In 1903 the first successful use of
cardiac massage is documented as being performed by Dr. Friedrich
Maass.
As the years progressed, so did the methods of Cardio
Pulmonary Resuscitation.
The purpose of CPR, is to maintain a
certain degree of blood flow in a person,who has suffered either
respiratory arrest (stopped breathing), or cardiac arrest (heart
stopped beating).
While CPR will keep a reasonable amount of
blood flowing through the body, in an effort to prevent brain damage,
caused by the lack of oxygen, it rarely will stimulate a heart that
is no longer beating.
To prevent brain damage CPR must be
started within seven minutes of the arrest.
CPR or CCR classes
are available in many places. A number of public safety organizations
provide classes to the community. CPR Classes are also available
online.
In Australia Call 000
Training Manikins
Realistic adult and child training manikins are available to assist in CPR Training.