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CPR
When performed
quickly enough, CPR (Cardiopulminary Resuscitation) can save
lives in such emergencies as loss of consciousness, heart
attacks or heart "arrests," electric shock, drowning,
excessive bleeding, drug overdose, and other conditions in
which there is no breathing or no pulse. The purpose of CPR
is to bring oxygen to the victim's lungs and to keep blood
circulating so oxygen gets to every part of the body. When a
person is deprived of oxygen, permanent brain damage can
begin in as little as four minutes and death can follow only
minutes later. Successful CPR will restore breathing and
circulation in the victim. Medical attention is required
immediately even if successful CPR has been performed and
the victim is breathing freely.
CPR is taught worldwide and everyone should take the course.
Find out more about CPR through the American Red
Cross.
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