In response to a Straits Times reader on conducting CPR training in schools, Programme Director Dr Jade Kua shares with readers on what students in Primary and Secondary schools have been exposed to.
Five years ago, my team & I had a dream, to vastly improve survival of victims of cardiac arrest by teaching bystanders how to do community CPR and how to use an AED. We wanted our programme, DARE (Dispatcher-Assisted First REsponder), to be more than an educational curriculum but a social movement with a seismic change in knowledge, attitudes and practices, in Singapore and perhaps, Asia.
Last night, I found some old photographs of my team, from 2014, 2016 and 2017 and considered how far we’ve come from an intangible wisp of an idea to a boldly fleshed out national campaign, mobile app and children’s book, all poised to be launched this Saturday, 26th May 2018. [Read on…]
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Simplified CPR does not require mouth-to-mouth ventilations and is just as effective in helping to save cardiac arrest victims’ lives. Anyone can learn this life-saving skill, through the DARE Programme, in just 1 hour! Sign up for a free DARE training today!
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In a recent Straits Times article dated 26 September 2017, it was noted in the article that to use an AED, certification is required.
We have helped to clarify that Anyone can use an AED on a cardiac arrest victim. Remember to call 995 and stay on the line with the 995 specialist.
#daretosaveaheart
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The Programme Innovation Award uniquely recognises educational programmes in SingHealth and Duke-NUS for their innovation effort (differing from conventional practice among similar programmes).
We look forward to bring this programme to benefit more people, so that more lives can be saved!
https://daretosave.sg/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/DARE_web_highlights.png3781000Dr Jade Kuahttps://daretosave.sg/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/logo-daretosave.pngDr Jade Kua2017-09-17 17:51:302020-04-24 04:27:40DARE receives AMEI Golden Apple Award 2017!
The CPRcard is a credit-card sized device that is used on a cardiac arrest victim while perform chest compression. With the handy CPRcard in tow, saving lives could be more effective….[read on more about the CPRcard]
The Ministry of Health’s (MOH) Unit for Pre-hospital Emergency Care (UPEC) has rolled out a new training programme called the Dispatcher-Assisted first Responder (DARE). In only six steps, it teaches participants how to help save lives when faced with a cardiac arrest. With its simple techniques, DARE is easy to learn and remember, even for young children. [Read on…]
[Source: Tomorrow’s Medicine]
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Teaching the masses CPR
/in Forum/by Naomi LumIn response to a Straits Times reader on conducting CPR training in schools, Programme Director Dr Jade Kua shares with readers on what students in Primary and Secondary schools have been exposed to.
Click here to read the reply.
[Source: Straits Times]
Dare to Dream
/in Blog/by Dr Jade KuaFive years ago, my team & I had a dream, to vastly improve survival of victims of cardiac arrest by teaching bystanders how to do community CPR and how to use an AED. We wanted our programme, DARE (Dispatcher-Assisted First REsponder), to be more than an educational curriculum but a social movement with a seismic change in knowledge, attitudes and practices, in Singapore and perhaps, Asia.
Last night, I found some old photographs of my team, from 2014, 2016 and 2017 and considered how far we’ve come from an intangible wisp of an idea to a boldly fleshed out national campaign, mobile app and children’s book, all poised to be launched this Saturday, 26th May 2018. [Read on…]
SGH doctor provides medical aid for Nepalese women
/in Article/by Naomi LumRead on…
Source: Tamil Murasu
Simplified CPR can also save lives
/in Article/by Naomi LumSimplified CPR does not require mouth-to-mouth ventilations and is just as effective in helping to save cardiac arrest victims’ lives. Anyone can learn this life-saving skill, through the DARE Programme, in just 1 hour! Sign up for a free DARE training today!
[Sources:-]
Anyone can use an AED
/in Forum/by Naomi LumIn a recent Straits Times article dated 26 September 2017, it was noted in the article that to use an AED, certification is required.
We have helped to clarify that Anyone can use an AED on a cardiac arrest victim. Remember to call 995 and stay on the line with the 995 specialist.
#daretosaveaheart
DARE receives AMEI Golden Apple Award 2017!
/in Article/by Dr Jade KuaWe are proud to receive the Programme Innovation Award for the AMEI Golden Apple Award 2017.
The Programme Innovation Award uniquely recognises educational programmes in SingHealth and Duke-NUS for their innovation effort (differing from conventional practice among similar programmes).
We look forward to bring this programme to benefit more people, so that more lives can be saved!
Increased effectiveness in saving lives – CPRcard
/in Blog/by Naomi LumThe CPRcard is a credit-card sized device that is used on a cardiac arrest victim while perform chest compression. With the handy CPRcard in tow, saving lives could be more effective….[read on more about the CPRcard]
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Free CPR+AED training
/in Article/by Naomi LumThere are over 1,800 cardiac arrest cases in Singapore annually. For every minute that passes, the chances of survival decreases by 7-10%. [Read on…]
[Source: Lianhe Zaobao]
DARE-ing the young to save life
/in Article/by Naomi LumThe Ministry of Health’s (MOH) Unit for Pre-hospital Emergency Care (UPEC) has rolled out a new training programme called the Dispatcher-Assisted first Responder (DARE). In only six steps, it teaches participants how to help save lives when faced with a cardiac arrest. With its simple techniques, DARE is easy to learn and remember, even for young children. [Read on…]
[Source: Tomorrow’s Medicine]