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	<title>Health and Safety Blog &#187; Heart</title>
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		<title>Heart Attack Signals</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:00:49 +0000</pubDate>
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Persistent chest pain or discomfort: Victim may have persistent pressure, squeezing, or crushing type pain in the chest that is not relieved by resting, changing positions, or medication.
Pain may spread to jaw, neck, or arms
Difficulty breathing: Victim may feel short of breath or is breathing faster than normal.
Abnormal skin appearance: Victim&#8217;s skin may be pale, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Choking Unconscious Adult</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2008 04:00:40 +0000</pubDate>
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Call 911
See if there is a foreign body which can be swept out
Attempt rescue breathing
If breaths are not possible because of the foreign body perform abdominal thrusts

If Steps 1-4 are unsuccessful

Attempt to sweep out foreign body
Provide Breaths
Repeat Abdominal Thrusts if necessary

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		<title>First Aid Tips for a Choking Conscious Adult</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2008 04:00:55 +0000</pubDate>
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Determine if the person can speak or cough. If not, proceed to the next step.
Perform an abdominal thrust (Heimlich Maneuver) repeatedly until the foreign body is expelled
Use a chest thrust for obese or pregnant persons

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		<title>CPR for Infants</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2008 04:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Shout and Tap
Shout and gently tap the child on the shoulder. If there is no response, position the infant on his/her back.
Open The Airway
Open the airway using a head tilt lifting of chin. Do not tilt the head too far back.
Give 2 Breaths
If the baby is NOT breathing give 2 small gentle breaths. Cover the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>CPR for Children</title>
		<link>http://www.healthandsafetyblog.com/cpr-for-children/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Sep 2008 04:00:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Health Safety</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[CPR for children is similar to performing standard CPR for adults.
There are 5 differences.

If you are alone, Give 1 minute of CPR before calling 911
Use the heel of one hand for chest compression&#8217;s
Press the sternum down 1 to 1.5 inches
Give chest compression&#8217;s at the rate of 100 per minute
Give 1 full breath followed by 15 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Standard CPR for Adults</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2008 04:00:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Call 911
Check the victim for unresponsiveness. If there is no response, call 911 and then return to the person.
Tilt head,lift chin, check breathing
Position the person flat on their back. Kneel by their side and place onehand on the forehead and the other under the chin. Tilt the head back and lift the chin until teeth [...]]]></description>
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		<title>CPR : Steps to Follow</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2008 04:00:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you believe someone is having a cardiac arrest do not panic.
Follow the 3 simple steps of CPR and help save a life.
CALL
Call 911. This is a toll free call from any pay phone.
BLOW
Tilt the head back cover the persons mouth with yours and blow until you see the chest rise. Give 2 breaths.
PUMP
Push down [...]]]></description>
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		<title>First Aid Tips for Heart Related Injuries : Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)</title>
		<link>http://www.healthandsafetyblog.com/cardio-pulmonary-resuscitation-cpr/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2008 04:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is a simple skill which can be learned in a one day class from the American Red Cross. Mouth- to-mouth breathing and rhythmic chest compressions are used to supply oxygen to the brain and other vital organs. This can buy up to 20 minutes of time until advanced life support measures can [...]]]></description>
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