"Learning CPR Tailored for Infants and Pets Was Extremely Valuable"

Hope Bridge Offers Citizens Hands-On Training in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver
'Life-Saving Education' Covers First Aid for Infants, Young Children, and Pets

At the 'Hope Bridge First Aid Experience Booth' held at Seoul Station Plaza, a citizen is practicing cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Hope Bridge

At around 1:06 p.m. on September 29, Shim Byungseop (57), a bus driver with Jecheon Transportation in North Chungcheong Province, noticed that a passenger in his 70s, identified as Mr. A, had lost consciousness while seated on the city bus he was driving. Mr. A was unable to breathe properly and had his mouth open. Shim safely stopped the bus by the roadside in Sagok-ri, Geumseong-myeon, called emergency services (119), laid Mr. A down, and performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for about 10 minutes. At around 1:25 p.m., paramedics arrived and transported Mr. A to the hospital. Jecheon City provides emergency response training, including CPR, for city bus drivers every two years.

In July, at the Lotte Duty Free Jeju branch, a Chinese customer collapsed in the parking lot. Kim Dongjin, an employee, secured the customer’s airway, and Kim Jungwoo, a supervisor, performed CPR. When paramedics arrived three minutes later, the customer had regained a pulse and was breathing again.

A foreign participant is learning cardiopulmonary resuscitation following the guidance of a Hope Bridge official. Hope Bridge

On May 28, a woman in her 70s lost consciousness and collapsed on the floor in the international departures hall at Jeju International Airport. On this occasion, Yoon Namho, the manager of the Lotte Duty Free Jeju Airport branch, discovered the patient and administered first aid. The patient was able to regain consciousness during the 10 minutes it took for the ambulance to arrive at the airport.

As these cases show, learning first aid can save precious lives in emergencies, prevent injuries from worsening, and increase both confidence and safety awareness.

On October 21, the Hope Bridge Korea Disaster Relief Association (President Lim Chaecheong) announced that it had conducted a 'National First Aid Experience Training' at Seoul Station Plaza to strengthen initial response capabilities in emergencies.

This training was organized to raise awareness of the importance of emergency response in the heart of the city, where there is heavy foot traffic. More than 130 citizens participated, learning practical first aid skills and enhancing their sense of safety.

A view of the 'Hope Bridge First Aid Experience Booth' set up at Seoul Station Plaza. Citizens are learning first aid techniques such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the Heimlich maneuver. Hope Bridge

On site, step-by-step training was conducted using mannequins and simulators, allowing participants to learn and practice repeatedly. Under the guidance of professional instructors, participants experienced a variety of programs, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the Heimlich maneuver, the use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs), first aid for infants and young children, and first aid for pets.

Participant A, who joined the training, said, "I am about to give birth soon, so I thought it would be good to prepare for any unexpected situations. I have learned CPR for adults several times, but this was my first time learning first aid for infants and young children, so it was a new and valuable experience."

Shin Hoon, Secretary General of Hope Bridge, stated, "Disasters and emergencies can happen to anyone. I hope this experience training has been a valuable opportunity to improve emergency response capabilities. We will continue to expand training and campaigns that anyone in the country can participate in."

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