Participants learning the correct techniques of CPR in a class organised by SJAM Federal Territories Foundation.
CARDIOPULMONARY resuscitation (CPR) is a crucial life-saving technique that more people should pick up.
St John Ambulance Malaysia (SJAM) Foundation Federal Territories regional officer Kenneth Charles Fernandez, 33, said a person skilled in CPR would be able to properly revive a person who had gone into sudden cardiac arrest (SCA).
“Most of the time, a bystander who steps up to give CPR will help increase the victim’s chances of survival while waiting for professional medical aid to arrive,” he said.
SJAM in Kuala Lumpur provides in-house training in CPR, holding classes of 10 participants or more.
Or you can opt to learn CPR in public classes for free in a two-hour session.
“Our aim is to provide knowledge to help another person in a medical emergency.
Calvin says CPR knowledge is something everyone should have.
“Those with an understanding of CPR do make a difference as they are able to help if SCA takes place,” said Fernandez, who has been with SJAM for 18 years.
He said that having training in CPR would give people the confidence needed to step in to help someone in a medical crisis.
StarMetro spoke to a few students who had undergone CPR training.
Nor Asmina hopes learning the skill will ensure she can help others.
> Calvin Aditya Ahmad, 18: I learned that 10 minutes is all I have to perform CPR, otherwise the victim’s chances of survival will be very low. Rather than risk being in a critical situation where I cannot do anything to help, I chose to spend some time learning the proper practice of CPR. I believe it is knowledge that everyone should have.
> Nor Asmina Muhammad Rashid Jasmindar, 23, undergraduate: I chose to learn CPR to equip myself with the knowledge and skills needed to save lives in emergency situations. I also believe in the
D’Silva: CPR is crucial to keep a person stable while waiting for an ambulance. importance of being prepared and learning CPR is a way to ensure that I can help others.
> Jean D’Silva, 21, undergraduate: I wanted to learn CPR because I had faced scenarios where those close to me had medical emergencies but I was unable to act quickly. Sometimes, we cannot wait for the ambulance to come to help the person in need. CPR is crucial so we can keep the person stable while waiting for medical assistance.
