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THE IMPORTANCE OF 1ST
RESPONSE, CPR & CALLING ❞
9-1-1

ou never know The American Red Cross also offered, it is better to
when or where an has been the go-to for perform CPR in front of an
emergency will CPR, first aid, lifeguard and instructor who can correct
strike. That’s why other emergency response mistakes right then and
Yit’s important to training. Go to their site, there.
be prepared for anything redcross.org, to find an Adult You may also want to
that comes your way. and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/ put a few numbers on speed
If you’ve ever been in an AED course near you. These dial, such as 9-1-1, Poison
emergency situation, such courses will teach you to Control (800) 222-1222,
as witnessing a heart attack, assess the situation by using the hospital closest to
you may have panicked environmental clues and your home and work, your
while a good Samaritan how to respond accordingly. general practitioner, the fire
sprang into action. You So you already know department, EMS, your local
don’t need to be in the how to perform the Heimlich veterinarian (if you have
medical field to help other maneuver, but do you know pets) and so on. It’s just one
people or yourself during a how to implement this less thing to worry about
catastrophe. Taking quick, technique on an infant or a during a crisis. The police,
simple action can be enough pregnant woman? Do you fire department and EMS
to save a life. know when to begin CPR or also have non-emergency
The best way to prepare when it is okay to move a numbers.
yourself for successful seizure victim? These topics Planning ahead is
emergency response is to are covered in CPR and first the best way to tackle
take CPR and first aid courses. aid courses. emergency situations. Even
These classes teach you how Be prepared to the act of calling 9-1-1 takes
to recognize emergencies get physical, and wear some forethought. There are
and give you the tools you appropriate clothing. Let 4 W’s to remember before
need to respond quickly your instructor know if you pick up the phone:
and confidently. Much like you have any physical where, what, when and who.
riding a bike, your response limitations. Use acronyms The dispatcher needs
during a crisis will become to remember important to know where you are.
muscle memory with a bit steps and take notes. While Cell phones aren’t always
of practice. online-certifications are traceable and landlines