Gangjin-gun '4-Minute Miracle' Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Training

Published 01 Nov.2021 10:53(KST)

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On the 25th of last month, the Gangjin-gun Public Health Center conducted cardiopulmonary resuscitation training for about 150 people, including life support workers for elderly living alone. ⓒ Asia Economy

[Gangjin＝Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-su] On the 25th of last month, Gangjin-gun, Jeollanam-do, conducted CPR training for 150 people, including living support workers for elderly living alone, at the Elderly Customized Care Service Center.

According to the county on the 1st, this training was organized to enhance the initial response capabilities of elderly care service workers and improve the survival rate of emergency patients, as the number of cardiac arrest patients is rapidly increasing due to various disasters and diseases.

The training was conducted in compliance with COVID-19 prevention guidelines, with the public health center's emergency medical staff combining theory and practice so that participants can respond quickly and calmly in actual emergency situations. The program covered reporting procedures in case of cardiac arrest, CPR practice, use of automated external defibrillators (AED), and emergency treatment methods in daily life, in that order.

When cardiac arrest occurs due to causes such as myocardial infarction, angina, or arrhythmia, oxygen is not supplied to the brain, and if emergency treatment is not performed within 4 minutes, brain damage or death may occur.

CPR is an emergency treatment method that continuously compresses the chest area during cardiac arrest to circulate blood, supply oxygen to the brain, prevent brain damage, and critically help restore heartbeats.

A living support worker who participated in the training said, “It was good to review CPR and have hands-on experience,” adding, “After the training, I think I will be able to respond calmly if an emergency occurs.”

Seo Hyun-mi, director of the public health center, said, “To respond quickly in emergency situations, it is essential to always be familiar with both theory and practice,” and added, “We will continue to conduct CPR training to save the lives of our precious family members and neighbors.”