New CPR Technique Revives Woman 'Dead' for 18 Minutes
While knowing CPR, CCR and being able to use an automated external defibrillator (AED) can greatly increase the chances of saving someone's life.
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October 15, 2009
Although Kathie Harden lay on the floor without a heartbeat for 18 long minutes, her husband was able to sustain her life using a novel CPR technique until paramedics transported her to hospital.
The 33-year-old suffered cardiac arrest, but her survival chances were significantly strengthened because Scott Harden, who is a trained first responder, performed a new type of CPR which relies on chest compressions only without pausing for mouth-to-mouth, according to CNN.
The news provider specifies that the technique called CCR has been used for several years, and is rooted in the philosophy which suggests that in the early stages of cardiac arrest the most important thing is to restore blood circulation to the heart and brain.
The events took place a year ago, but have been brought to national attention during the current National Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month to educate the public about the dangers of a condition that kills approximately 250,000 Americans each year.
While knowing CPR, CCR and being able to use an automated external defibrillator (AED) can greatly increase the chances of saving someone's life, experts stress that knowing the symptoms of cardiac arrest and calling 911 immediately can also make a big difference.
According to the American Heart Association, the warning signs include loss of consciousness as well as loss of normal breathing, pulse and blood pressure.
Those interested in donating money to help survivors thrive in the wake of an incident may do so through the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation.
Although Kathie Harden lay on the floor without a heartbeat for 18 long minutes, her husband was able to sustain her life using a novel CPR technique until paramedics transported her to hospital.
The 33-year-old suffered cardiac arrest, but her survival chances were significantly strengthened because Scott Harden, who is a trained first responder, performed a new type of CPR which relies on chest compressions only without pausing for mouth-to-mouth, according to CNN.
The news provider specifies that the technique called CCR has been used for several years, and is rooted in the philosophy which suggests that in the early stages of cardiac arrest the most important thing is to restore blood circulation to the heart and brain.
The events took place a year ago, but have been brought to national attention during the current National Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month to educate the public about the dangers of a condition that kills approximately 250,000 Americans each year.
While knowing CPR, CCR and being able to use an automated external defibrillator (AED) can greatly increase the chances of saving someone's life, experts stress that knowing the symptoms of cardiac arrest and calling 911 immediately can also make a big difference.
According to the American Heart Association, the warning signs include loss of consciousness as well as loss of normal breathing, pulse and blood pressure.
Those interested in donating money to help survivors thrive in the wake of an incident may do so through the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation.
