Life-Saving Skills Lacked in Half of Americans, Training Urged 

Life-Saving Skills Lacked in Half of Americans, Training Urged. Credit | Unsplash
Life-Saving Skills Lacked in Half of Americans, Training Urged. Credit | Unsplash

United States: For that, the poll showed that the readiness of ordinary citizens of the United States to help in emergencies is lower than it was in the same inhabitants during similar time periods in the past. 

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In an exclusive study carried out among 1,005 American adults by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, astonishingly, only 51 percent responded that they have the knowledge of how to perform hands-only CPR if the situation demands, as Fox News also noted. 

With regard to serious emergencies, only 49 percent of the respondents pointed out that they would know how to handle the situation including bleeding cases; 56 percent said that they would be able to assist in a choking case. 

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According to Nicholas Kman, M.D., emergency medicine physician at Ohio State Wexner Medical Center and clinical professor of emergency medicine at The Ohio State University College of Medicine, “The key takeaways from our survey are that patient outcomes would improve if the general public learned some basic life-saving measures in the areas of hands-only CPR, choking rescue and bleeding control,” as Fox News reported. 

“We can save lives while we wait for first responders to arrive,” Kman said. 

He said, “For every minute that passes, the chance of survival drops, and if they do survive, there’s less chance of a good neurologic outcome.” 

Moreover, “Outcomes are poor when the arrest is unwitnessed at home,” as he said Fox News Digital reported. 

“Just think, the person with the medical emergency could be your loved one in your house. You may have to provide life-saving treatment until first responders arrive,” he added. 

Training for live-saving techniques is recommended 

While analyzing the results of the survey presented by Kman, it is possible to conclude that the author believes that any member of the public should become trained in basic life support, especially in techniques such as hands on CPR, choking, and severe bleeding. 

“Look for training that may be offered through community days at hospitals, schools, libraries, community organizations, religious institutions, volunteer groups, festivals and sporting events,” he urged. 

However, according to the specialist, the courses, for example, in the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or Stop The Bleed, may offer such courses either for free or for a very affordable rate. 

After learning the skills, it’s important to practice them, the doctor said. 

“We would love the public to learn how to do hands-only CPR and practice the skill of doing CPR every six weeks,” Kman added.