Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) refers to the procedure that’s performed on a person with no pulse, in the case of cardiac arrest.

The aim of the procedure is to keep oxygen-rich blood circulating until the heart can resume pumping. This is achieved through a combination of exercises such as chest compressions and mouth-to-mouth breathing.

An important thing to note here is that CPR is given to a person while waiting for professional help to arrive.

That being said, we can move on to talk about some of the most common misconceptions when it comes to CPR.

CPR Always Works

Contrary to the fictional portrayal of the procedure, this isn’t always the case. Studies show that the success rates of CPR can be as low as 14%. We need to keep in mind that the reason why CPR and defibrillators are used is to stop the chances of resuscitation drop down to 0%.

Online CPR Courses are Enough Preparation

Though convenient, these courses lack the hands-on experience necessary for you to know what you’re doing in a real-life scenario. By taking proper classes, you’re able to perform CPR on dummies built for this purpose. Moreover, you can obtain constructive criticism from your instructor, which will help you perfect the gestures and employ the correct protocol.

Bystanders Can Be Held Liable if Something Goes Wrong

It’s very easy to injure ribs while administering the lifesaving maneuver. Many people think that those bystanders who choose to perform CPR on a person can be sued in case harm comes to the individual. Good Samaritan Laws are put into place to protect those bystanders who decided to aid the injured person.

To gain more experience in CPRs and how to perform them, it’s best to seek help from certified professionals. A slightly wrong move could cost someone their life. If you live in British Columbia, and are looking for places that offer CPR training, you may benefit from contacting us at 604-521-4227. We’ve been providing our services in Vancouver, Burnaby and Coquitlam, BC, since 2008.

You may also want to check out our course calendar to see the schedules for the courses you’re interested in taking up.