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by eggyannie 29 Sep 2015 ( edited Oct 03'15 09:45 )
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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

Comments (13)
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by lbrow 29 Sep 2015
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Excellent advice/Lillian
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by mysew1325 29 Sep 2015
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thank you for this information..
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by sdrise 29 Sep 2015
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Thank you for this life saving tip!
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by jrob 29 Sep 2015
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Thank you!
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by crafter2243 29 Sep 2015
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Thank you. Never thought of that.
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by airyfairy 29 Sep 2015
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Thank you Annie, certainly makes sense.n
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by cfidl 29 Sep 2015
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Thanks, that is why I call you edgy!
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by peafarm 29 Sep 2015
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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 pldc 30 Sep 2015
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good to know, thank you ~hugs~
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by arisann 02 Oct 2015
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Thank you!
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by haleymax 03 Oct 2015
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Thank you.
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by katydid 03 Oct 2015
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Thank you. I have never heard this , but it makes since. Kay
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by marianb 03 Oct 2015
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thank you