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Based on scientific evidence, the Asheville-Mountain Area Chapter of the American Red Cross supports the American Heart Association’s (AHA) claim that Compression-Only CPR (continuous chest compressions) as an acceptable alternative when:
Both Red Cross and AHA hope that Compression-Only CPR will save lives by encouraging bystanders who witness the sudden collapse of an adult to get involved and have someone call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number and then start performing chest compressions until help arrives or the adult shows obvious signs of life (breathing and movement). In the summer of 2007, the Red Cross introduced First Aid and CPR for Everyone (FACE), an at-home kit for practicing Compression-Only CPR. The kit contains information on proper hand placement on the chest and a compression practice tool to help measure just the right amount of pressure needed to properly administer chest compressions. The product allows customers without formal training to become familiar with life-saving information using a high quality product obtained at a reasonable cost: $9.95. FACE is intended to provide consumers with an educational overview only, and does not substitute for a formal training course. This product can be purchased at the Asheville-Mountain Area Chapter store at 100 Edgewood Road, Asheville, 28804. The Asheville-Mountain Area Red Cross has preparedness guides and products available for every disaster or emergency situation ranging from tornados to house fires to hurricanes. Put together a disaster supply kit, talk to your family about a plan of action, and be informed. To purchase life-saving products or for additional information courses and services offered to the Asheville- Mountain Area community, contact Mary Barnett, Health and Safety Services Director, at (828) 258.3888, ext. 210 or e-mail barnettma@usa.redcross.org. The American Red Cross helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. An average of 94 cents of every dollar the Red Cross spends is invested in humanitarian services and programs. The Red Cross is not a government agency; it relies on donations of time, money, and blood to do its work. For more information on blood drives and health classes at the Red Cross, click here. (Images provided by the Red Cross.)
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