EMS Chairman: “This Could Be The Very Thing That Saves Lives”

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NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Dozens of residents got the chance to get free CPR classes at Rawson Square.

It’s a basic skill everyone should have. Experts say learning cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or CPR as it’s commonly known, could save a life.

As emergency technicians around the country continue to celebrate National Emergency Medical Services Week, they took time out to host a demo in Rawson Square, teaching CPR.

Advanced EMT and Chairman of the Committee, Adrian Archer, explains:

Adrian Archer – Committee Chairman, Emergency Medical Services
“So one of the things we did this week was to educate the public on CPR, on what to do in case they do have someone in distress or someone who needs CPR, and to make sure they have a chance of survival until the ambulance arrives.”

And why is it important to learn CPR?

Adrian Archer – Committee Chairman, Emergency Medical Services
“You know what it is to have a relative down and you’re not able to do anything to save or give that relative a chance of survival. But once you go and do the CPR class, so just the knowledge we impact today, you might be able to use this in case someone passes out or becomes unresponsive.”

So I tried my hand at a quick CPR lesson.

The first step is asking the victim if they’re okay.

The next step: calling 919. And while the ambulance is on its way, you should perform 30 chest compressions. I did it to the beat of a familiar song.

The next step is tilting the victim’s head back and blowing two breaths, if you’re doing it right, their chest should rise.

Archer says these simple yet important methods should also be taught in the workplace.

Adrian Archer – Committee Chairman, Emergency Medical Services
“Corporate business, family members, church members, even persons in the sporting industry, because of high-impact sports, you never know what could happen.”