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Compression CPR Found Effective
Two studies of CPR techniques find that chest compressions alone,
without forced breathing, are effective in helping victims of heart attacks.
Chest compressions alone are as effective in rescuing victims of heart
attacks as conventional cardiopulmonary resuscitation that combines
compressions with forced breathing, researchers said.
More: http://www.latimes.com/news/health/sns-health-compression-only-cpr,0,2856.story
IN CASE OF A HEART ATTACK!
Why keep aspirin by your bedside?
About Heart Attacks
There are other symptoms of an heart attack besides the pain on the left arm.
One must also be aware of an intense pain on the chin, as well as nausea and lots of sweating, however these symptoms may also occur less frequently.
Note: There may be NO pain in the chest during a heart attack.. The majority of people (about 60%) who had a heart attack during their sleep, did not wake up. However, if it occurs, the chest pain may wake you up from your deep sleep.
If that happens, immediately dissolve two aspirins in your mouth and swallow them with a bit of water .
Afterwards :
CALL 911
- say "heart attack!"
- say that you have taken 2 aspirins..
- phone a neighbor or a family member who lives very close by
- take a seat on a chair or sofa near the front door, and wait for their arrival and...
~ DO NOT lie down ~
Bayer Aspriin is making crystal aspirin to dissolve under the tongue. They work much faster than the tablets.
{Not lying down is new information and you should take the time to talk to your doctor about these recommendations...Editor}
FAA Regional Administrator Robert Lewis
Editor, Charlie Muhs