Mindanaotoday.com | DOLE capacitates its personnel to train CPR
MAMBAJAO, CAMIGUIN – The Department of Labor and Employment-10 (DOLE-10) Camiguin Provincial Field Office (CamPFO) headed by Provincial Director Arlyn Bael participated in the municipal-wide launching of Hands Only Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) of which 13 personnel were trained on at Cong. PPR Tourism and Sports Complex, Balbagon, Mambajao, this province, on March 18.
The said activity was conducted by the Local Risk Reduction Management Officer of LGU-Mambajao with the theme “Matatag na pamilya kanunay Magmaandamon Kita.”
A total of 1,500 participants from the national government agencies, LGU officials, barangay officials, non-governmental organizations, private sectors, teachers and students, and civil society organization representatives.
Mambajao Mayor Yñigo Jesus Romualdo said, “This initiative is to equip Mambajao residents with the skills to be first responders in times of emergencies. Seeing you all here warms my heart and I am grateful to everyone who took part in this activity.”
Romualdo further said: “When the heart stops, every second counts. Be a hero, save lives.”
The discussion focused on the Hands Only Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation’s 5Cs: 1) Check the scene and the person; 2) Call 911 for assistance; 3) Cover person’s mouth and nose with cloth; 4) Chest Compression; 5) Connect Automated External Defibrillator (AED) machine.
The main highlight of the activity was the practical simulation of the Hands Only CPR. Every participating group was given a maximum of two (2) minutes of chest compression with a rate of 100-120 per minute and a deep of 2-2.5 inches compression.
DOLE-X Camiguin PFO staff, Mark Vincent B. Oclarit shared the impact of the activity to his life. He said “today I have gained another essential experience which is about the Hands Only CPR. I believe that incidence like respiratory/cardiac arrest mostly happens in a workplace due to stress and overworked. And my undertaking on basic life support would be very helpful in case any emergency situations arise in the workplace, at home, or in any place.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is a procedure to support and maintain breathing and circulation to provide oxygen and blood flow to the heart, brain, and other vital organs, for an infant, child, or adolescent who has stopped breathing (respiratory arrest) and/or whose heart has stopped (cardiac arrest). Many deaths can be prevented by prompt recognition of cardiopulmonary arrest and notification of emergency responders until they arrive and take over. (DOLE-10)
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