It can be a real thrill to save a life, but how do you go about saving a life without some basic training? You don’t have to be a doctor or an ambulance officer to save a life, all you need are some basic CPR skills. CPR or cardiopulmonary resuscitation is a method used by doctors and ambulance officers but can also be used by an everyday person who has had the proper training. If you are a pool owner and have children, then this basic skill could help to save the life of your child from drowning. As well as making sure your pool is compliant, having CPR skills is also important.
As a pool owner, it is important for pool inspections Brisbane to be carried out to ensure that your pool complies with the new pool safety regulations that came into effect on the 1st of December, 2010 with the aim to lower the rate of accidental drowning in children. A great way to help lower the rate of drowing accidents as well as making sure your pool and fencing complies is to do a CPR course. Imagine how it would feel to have the ability to save someone’s life, whether they are the victim of drowning or an accident or cardiac arrest. Having the ability to save a life is an amazing gift to have.
What is cardiopulmonary resuscitation and what is involved? Cardiopulmonary resuscitation involves chest compressions at a rate of at least 100 per minute. This creates artificial circulation by manually pumping the blood through the heart. By also breathing into his or her mouth or using a device that pushes air into their lungs, otherwise termed as artificial respiration, this method is also a great help for someone who has stopped breathing. Chest compressions are not recommended for those not trained in CPR.
The main purpose of CPR is to keep oxygenated blood partially flowing to the brain and heart as it may delay tissue death and extend the window of opportunity to get the heart started through electric shock treatment, better know as defibrillation which is needed to restore a viable pulse. Keeping the blood flowing even partially aids in keeping the victim from suffering brain damage provided that CPR was commenced quickly.
If you own a pool, then for the sake of your family it is important to take a course in CPR. Ensuring there is also a CPR sign in the pool area that is visible is also a good step to make. As well as making sure your pool is in compliance and obtaining a pool safety certificate, you can register your pool with the Pool Safety Register. All of things go a long way towards keeping your loved ones safe.