Reasons Why CPR Classes Modesto Skills Are Needed

By Jason Ellis


For many people who have been the victim of an accident or illness, CPR, or cardio-pulmonary resuscitation is credited for saving their life. Prompt action when a person stops breathing is required to keep the oxygen flowing to the brain and to the other parts of the body. CPR is a method that can be easily taught to anyone who is willing to expend an hour or two learning the techniques and practicing them. CPR classes Modesto residents can take teach the correct technique.

The technique consists of a combination of chest compressions and measured breaths implemented on an unconscious or non-breathing victim. Learning the techniques includes recognizing when the procedures need to be applied and the correct positioning for accomplishing the desired results. The technique is modified somewhat when the victim is a child, to avoid further injury.

Those who learn the methods of CPR must know how to do the techniques correctly, but must also be able to respond quickly. The risk of permanent damage to the brain grows quickly when the victim is without help. When there is a need for CPR, it must be done quickly and accurately for best results. A child can even be taught the techniques and may be able to save a life in an emergency situation.

The history of CPR is considered to have begun in the 1960s, but in reality, elements of the technique were used decades earlier. In the 1950s, mouth-to-mouth resuscitation was invented and the U. S. Military adopted mouth-to-mouth resuscitation to revive unresponsive victims. By the early 60s, the American Heart Association began a program to acquaint doctors with closed-chest resuscitation which became the forerunner of general public training. The AHA formally endorsed the method in 1963 and millions have been trained in the techniques in the decades since then.

Training methods have been refined over the years. The basic ideas are the same, but there have been additional tools developed. Modesto residents can find classes which fit the necessary constraints of times and locations.

Although the basic method of CPR has not changed much over the years, the classes have evolved, thanks to the improvement of training methods and tools. A class doesn't require a huge investment of time and effort to be certified. Kits are available to assist in teaching interested people how to perform the technique.

No one wants to think of a friend or family member suddenly stopping breathing due to an accident, heart attack or illness. There is no need to feel helpless in such a situation if the methods of CPR are known and used. In a number of occupations, CPR classes must be taken in order to be able to respond quickly.

In Modesto, California a growing number of people of all ages have determined to learn the methods of CPR in order to be able to respond quickly if an emergency should arise. The preparation takes only a matter of a few minutes and could result in a life saved in the event of an emergency.




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