1stCpr

16/03/2026

AEDs everywhere and i LOVE it!
This AED was found as we were hiking the Grand Canyon💕

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11/03/2026

So important for schools to take ownership of the responsibility they have “in loco parentis” absolutely awesome Optim-Ed Learning Centre

05/03/2026

A bra on a manikin immediately raises important questions. Should I remove it? How? Do I cut it? What about dignity, speed, and AED pad placement?

Many learners do not think they would hesitate to perform CPR on a woman until they face this exact situation in training. Research shows that women are less likely than men to receive bystander CPR and early defibrillation. Often, it is uncertainty, not willingness, that slows responders down.

We are currently working on introducing a CPR training bralette to selected adult manikins in our Resusci and Little product lines to better reflect the patients responders are likely to meet. Small design choices can spark important conversations, reduce hesitation, and build the confidence needed to act without delay.

Inclusive design is ongoing work. We continuously listen, learn, and improve so that training reflects reality and helps ensure better care for everyone.

05/03/2026

04/03/2026

Infant compressions during CPR

For a baby, place both thumbs (side-by-side) on the center of the baby’s chest, just below the ni**le line

▪️Use the other fingers to encircle the baby’s chest toward the back, providing support
▪️Using both thumbs at the same time, push hard down and fast about 4cm at a rate of 100 to 120 per minute
▪️Allow the chest to return to its normal position after each compression
▪️For a baby, if you can’t reach the depth of 4cm, consider using the one-hand technique

03/03/2026

03/03/2026

RCSA is a co-ordinating body with primary aim: to foster and co-ordinate resuscitation training in SA

28/02/2026

28 February 2026
Early bystander CPR saves child's life - Ballito, KZN

Earlier today, IPSS Medical Rescue responded to an emergency involving a 7-year-old boy who had fallen into a swimming pool and was suspected to have hit his head.

A guest attending a birthday party at the clubhouse noticed the child in the water, immediately jumped in, pulled him out, and initiated CPR and mouth-to-mouth resuscitation when the child was not breathing.

On arrival, IPSS crews found the child breathing but drowsy after ingesting a large amount of water. He was stabilised on scene and transported to a nearby medical facility for further care.

This child is alive today because a bystander knew CPR and acted without hesitation.

This incident is a powerful reminder that early CPR saves lives, especially in drowning-related emergencies where every second counts before emergency services arrive.

We strongly encourage all members of the public to learn CPR and basic life support.

Your knowledge and willingness to act could save a life.

Well done to the courageous bystander and all involved in achieving a positive outcome.

ArriveAlive.co.za Resuscitation Council of Southern Africa News, Accidents, Robberies & Incidents News24.com Newzroom Afrika IOL News Life & Style 88FM The North Coast Courier The Citizen News Times LIVE Isolezwe

27/02/2026

👏 Without any prior CPR knowledge, a football player was able to resuscitate a seagull. 🫀 The incident happened during an amateur football match in Turkey.
✅ The ultimate proof that doing something is better than doing nothing.
💪 Book a CPR course on www.erc.edu
👉 https://my.erc.edu/en/sessions/calendar


Resüsitasyon Derneği-Turkish Resuscitation Council

27/02/2026

39% of sudden cardiac arrests in youth under 18 are sports-related.

Behind every number is a child, a teammate, a son or daughter.

Awareness, early recognition, and access to AEDs can mean the difference between life and death.
Together, we can protect young hearts.