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Heart Watch Template Presentation
Heart Watch Template Presentation
Heart Watch Template Presentation
Survival Rates
50%
30%
10%
FEAR FACT
I’m not sure it is an emergency. If victim is not responding and not
breathing – it is an emergency.
I’m afraid CPR will hurt the victim – Bystander intervention while waiting
it is better to wait for professionals. for EMS saves lives – you can’t get
deader, might get better.
I might get a disease doing mouth- Hands-only CPR can be just as
to-mouth. effective as conventional CPR.
I’m afraid the AED shock will hurt AEDs are safe – they do not shock a
the victim. victim if it is not necessary.
I might get sued. Good Samaritan laws protect
bystanders.
Unique Challenges in Southeastern Ohio
Resource limitations, including:
Equipment – lack of available AEDs in rural areas
Training – relatively low rates of CPR-trained individuals
Personnel – EMS and volunteer fire departments
responsible for large, less accessible geographic areas
2019 2020
36%
29%
18% 19%
To Admit To Discharge
Named after Dr. Gordon B. Snider, a cardiologist who brought the first intensive care unit to FMC