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16-5-2024
Basic Life Support: Saving Lives in Emergency Situations
Have you ever thought about learning basic life support techniques? Have you ever been in a medical emergency and wished you could help but didn’t know how?
Knowing how to apply basic life support (BLS) techniques can make the difference between life and death while waiting for paramedics to arrive. These techniques not only save lives but also help prevent serious injuries and promote public safety, making our community safer and more prepared for emergencies.
How Can Basic Life Support Help the Community?
In emergency situations such as cardiac arrest, choking, or other incidents, the ability to act quickly is crucial. Every second counts, and knowing how to react can save a person’s life. Knowing the main techniques of Basic Life Support makes anyone capable of saving lives and contributing to the community’s well-being.
What Techniques Can Be Learned in a Basic Life Support Course?
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR): CPR is an emergency technique that combines chest compressions and ventilations to maintain blood circulation and supply oxygen to the brain. This technique is vital in cases of cardiac arrest, as the brain can begin to suffer irreversible damage after three minutes without oxygen.
Choking Relief Techniques: Techniques such as the Heimlich Manoeuvre are used to clear airways blocked by objects, food, or liquids, and are essential for saving the life of someone who is choking.
Recovery Position: Knowing how to keep an unconscious person safe is essential. The recovery position is used to keep the airway open in unconscious individuals, preventing asphyxiation caused by saliva or reflux.
Automated External Defibrillation (AED): Using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is essential for restoring normal heart rhythm in victims of cardiac arrest, especially after CPR techniques have been applied and the person remains without a heartbeat. By delivering a controlled electric shock, the AED can reverse ventricular fibrillation and restore the heart’s rhythm.
General Emergency Procedures: These include scene assessment, calling for help, providing essential information during the emergency call, and administering first aid until emergency services arrive.
The Importance of Knowing Basic Life Support Techniques
Acquiring these skills prepares you to help in emergency situations, whether at work, at home, or anywhere else. Imagine being able to make a difference in someone’s life when it matters most.
Participate in the Basic Life Support Workshop at Forum Algarve
Do you want to know what to do in a medical emergency and help save a life? Forum Algarve, in partnership with INEM, brings you a Basic Life Support workshop on the 25th and 26th of May.
Sign up and make a difference! Find more information about the event here.