Every year, thousands of people suffer a cardiovascular arrest in the workplace or in leisure time. Immediate resuscitation measures significantly improve survival measures. However, many laypersons hesitate when it comes to taking resuscitation measures – be it out of uncertainty or fear of doing something wrong.

The steps for resuscitation are very easy to “check, call, press”

1. Check:

Determine whether the person is responsive by loud response and shaking slightly. Check breathing by observing the upper body. Snapping is not normal and can indicate cardiac arrest.

2. Call:

If the person does not react or is not normal, select the emergency call 112 immediately.

3. Press:

Start with the cardiac massage immediately. Place a palm on the middle of the chest (lower half of the chest). Place the second palm over it and cross your fingers. Press firmly and quickly about 100 to 120 times a minute. The pressure depth should be 5 to 6 cm. The song “Stayin ‘Alive” from Beegees is a good clock with 104 strokes per minute. The pressure massage must be carried out without interruption until the emergency services arrives. If you feel unsafe because of a breath donation, you should concentrate on the heart pressure massage, as this also ensures the brain with oxygen. Ventilation masks can reduce possible inhibitions

Important: There are no false resuscitation measures – except to do nothing. Every cardiac massage that is carried out increases the chances of survival of the person concerned.

In many places there are in public areas, such as B. in train stations, parking garages or shopping centers also automatic external defibrillators (AED). These are characterized by appropriate first aid rescue signs.

For companies and institutions that the purchase of a defibrillator represents a larger hurdle, the LIFEPAD®reanimation aid offers A suitable way to support the implementation of resuscitation using professional equipment.

In companies there are emergency trained first aiders who know what to do in the event of a cardiovascular arrest. Each employer is legally obliged to provide information and further education for first aiders. The number of first aiders depends on the size and type of company. Ideally give First aid slopes Information about where the next helper can be found.

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