Ashwin Rajenesh MD
Ashwin Rajenesh MD

@ashwinrajenesh

4 Tweets 14 reads Jan 19, 2023
With videos like this in circulation, we are going to have an epidemic of random uncles suddenly jumping on another's chests for no reason.
CPR isn't to be performed on a responsive person who is breathing. Improper technique may be harmful (1/2)
If someone suddenly collapses and isn't breathing, place them on a flat surface & begin chest compressions as demonstrated here.
Get trained from proper sources.
Also, avoid photos/video graphy & sharing of an extremely disturbing moment to the person & their loved ones. (2/2)
Though there is no doubt regarding the good faith and intent to provide assistance here, it is important that an intervention is actually indicated, and is provided in a way that is not harmful.
BLS training in schools + colleges & organisations for general public is vital.
Please go through this thread to understand what you can do to help administer life saving aid to someone who may be facing a health emergency till expert medical help arrives.

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