by eggyannie 29 Sep 2015

I just want to pass on some information that may help save a life of someone having a heart attack.

I know that many of you will have been shown how to do CPR but may not of been given this extra bit of information.
Elevate the legs so that they are higher than the chest.
Use a chair or a bystander to do this. It brings the blood from the legs back towards the vital organs where it is needed the most.
It is a simple thing to do and could save a life and can give a concerned relative or friend a way to feel useful

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Comments (13)

by marianb 03 Oct 2015

thank you

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by katydid 03 Oct 2015

Thank you. I have never heard this , but it makes since. Kay

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by haleymax 02 Oct 2015

Thank you.

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by arisann 02 Oct 2015

Thank you!

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by pldc 30 Sep 2015

good to know, thank you ~hugs~

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by peafarm 29 Sep 2015

Had CPR classes when I worked in the medical field and never was told this. Makes a lot of sense though. Was told to do this for suspected shock.

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by cfidl edited 29 Sep 2015

Thanks, that is why I call you edgy!

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by airyfairy 29 Sep 2015

Thank you Annie, certainly makes sense.n

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by crafter2243 Moderator 29 Sep 2015

Thank you. Never thought of that.

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by jrob Moderator 29 Sep 2015

Thank you!

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by sdrise 29 Sep 2015

Thank you for this life saving tip!

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by mysew1325 29 Sep 2015

thank you for this information..

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by lbrow 29 Sep 2015

Excellent advice/Lillian

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