Many people are thinking right now,
How to perform CPR + AED to a cardiac arrest victim, especially to a stranger on the public street?
Is it even safe to perform CPR now with the current coronavirus outbreak?
According to gov.sg, members of the public can perform “hands-only CPR” without the need for mouth-to-mouth breathing. When performed early, “hands-only CPR” has been found to be as effective in increasing a victim’s chance of survival as conventional CPR. Members of the public are also reminded to practise good personal hygiene after attending to an incident.
A person who suffers a cardiac arrest can experience death within minutes, with the chances of survival dropping by 10% for every minute without CPR. Your prompt intervention is crucial to a cardiac arrest victim’s survival.
Of course, once you’re done performing CPR, remember to practise good personal hygiene and wash your hands.
Standard First Aid Course (Hands Only)
CERT Basic First Aid Course (Hands Only)
Contact us or visit Gov.sg, for more information.
