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Emergency Cardiac Arrest First Aid Saves Many Lives

As humans, we are always in danger of getting into emergency situations where our life would be at risk, such as in the case of a sudden cardiac arrest. Such kind of emergencies usually does not come with warnings. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a technique that can be used to save lives in emergency scenarios. These types of emergencies can arise as a result of accidents and natural disasters too. Those who are suffering from diseases like cancer, cardiovascular disease, renal disease, and so on may have the need for urgent application of CPR at some point in their lives. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation when applied as a first aid in cases of emergency cardiac arrest can increase the chances of a person’s survival. Those who do not get CPR on time at the time of a heart attack often die of premature death. It is not always possible to predict who will get a heart attack and when, but it is possible to be prepared to deal with the situation by learning about how to apply CPR t...

What to Do If Cardiac Arrest or Heart Attack Takes Place?

The beauty of life is its uncertainty. In order to live to the fullest, we need to be prepared for unforeseen emergencies that can hit us in any form. One of the things that we can do to avoid unavoidable and sudden health issues is to keep fit by taking care of our body and mind.If our mind is not thinking the right thoughts, it can affect our health in a negative way. We need to practice the right way to live our lives so that we can have a healthy heart and avoid emergencies such as sudden heart attacks. Cardiac arrests or heart attacks can happen to anyone any time, and it can happen to especially those who have a predisposition toward some heart ailment. Oxygen reaches the heart through the continuous flow of blood. When the flow of blood to the heart gets blocked, oxygen-rich blood does not reach the heart, and heart attack takes place.If the heart remains without oxygen for 4 to 6 minutes then the patient can die. So, in case of a sudden cardiac arrest, cardiopulmonary resu...