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FAQ #6: What are the chances of being sued if you do CPR as a layman?

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Will I be in great danger of being sued if I start CPR? What are Good Samaritan Laws and does it apply in Singapore?

In this week of our ten-part short FAQ series, we will be exploring the myths of being sued when performing CPR.

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SAF Senior Warrant Officer awarded for saving passer-by’s life by performing CPR.

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During his daily runs, SAF senior warrant officer, Koh Chye Hin, spotted a large crowd at the traffic junction and saw that a man had fainted. Upon performing a quick check on the man, he instructed bystanders to call 995 and find an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) while he performed CPR.

Thank you for stepping and DARE to save a heart. #daretosaveaheart

Source : Mothership

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FAQ #5: The truth about rib fractures & CPR

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A common question that people ask is whether one will get in trouble for causing a rib fracture when performing CPR. Here’s Dr Jade, sharing with you more on the myths surrounding rib fractures and CPR.

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FAQ #4: Who is qualified to save a life?

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There are times when people are afraid and worried about performing CPR for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest victims because they are not medically trained to do so. Every minute that the victim does not receive help, their mortality will increase by 10%. So, step up and DARE to save a heart. Don’t worry, when you call 995, the 995 specialist is always on the phone to guide you. Anybody can save a life!

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For more information as well as new e-learning resources about CPR and AED, download our free DARE- LEARN app now. #daretosaveaheart

FAQ #2: How do you do CPR?

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In this second post of our ten-part short FAQ series, Dr Jade will share will you some tips to do effective CPR for adult victims of cardiac arrest.

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10 FAQs about CPR and the use of AED.

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In this 10-part short FAQ series with our Programme Director, Dr Jade Kua, we will be exploring 10 frequently asked questions on CPR and the use of the AED.

This week, she will be sharing with us on how should we respond when we see someone collapse if we are not trained?

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CPR-COVID FAQs with Dr Jade Kua

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Ever wondered is it safe to perform CPR on a cardiac arrest victim in light of the COVID 19 Pandemic?

Here is our Programme Director, Dr Jade Kua, answering a list of questions put together by the SMU Alumni about CPR during the COVID 19 Pandemic.

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Teenager saved his 8-year-old brother with CPR.

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When 8-year-old Jayden suffered a cardiac arrest at home, his brother’s quick thinking saved his life. Having learned CPR as a Boy Scout, 15-year-old Tyron performed CPR to keep his little brother alive until first responders arrived.

[Source : CNN]

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How To Respond To Cardiac Arrest In Adults

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If you witness someone who had a cardiac arrest and collapse, would you know what to do?

Here is our DARE programme director Dr Jade Kua sharing with you on some quick and easy steps to remember so that You can DARE to save a life.

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Teach public to use AED

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In response to a Zaobao reader’s query on teaching the public on how to use an AED, we shared that our staff have been providing free training for the public. Schools have also started training students, so that young children can step forward to help in a medical emergency when they witness one, such as a cardiac arrest incident.

[Source: Zaobao]