Speed counts more than accuracy in possible heart attack, stroke, or choking incidents. In the case of choking, don’t use those deceptive and dangerous vacuum devices sold on social media, and don’t put your fingers down someone’s throat unless you can see clearly to remove an obstruction. Where a patient is not breathing, call for help and start chest compressions immediately. Imperfect CPR is better than no CPR. Having said that, do the training! It only takes an afternoon, and is free or very cheap in most communities. And lobby for placement of AEDs in sports and community facilities, and larger retail stores.
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