CPR Certification Course

Captain Joseph Zukas of the Lynn Fire Department and his staff led a CPR Certification Course for the Rotary Club of Lynn at the regular meeting of March 6, 2014.  A great session was held for members and guests and each participant received instruction in proper CPR techniques, administering the Heimlich Maneuver, and proper use of the portable defibrillators available in so many places now.

 

 “30 compressions and 2 breaths” was the phrase used over and over, so that participants would remember how to apply the technique in the future.  Participants knew that they never wanted to use the skill, but wanted to know it in case the possibility ever came up.  Members were concerned about knowing what to do in the event that something happened with their family, friends, or coworkers.  Husbands, wives, parents, grandparents, coworkers, each person had their motivation for learning these lifesaving skills.

 

Registration was held for the event so that the proper number of instructors would be available.  The Fire Department provided the manikins and all the equipment necessary to learn the techniques.  An instructor was needed for each 10 participants and members worked in teams learning how to apply “30 and 2”.  Instruction was given on how to use CPR on adults and children since the techniques vary due to their size.  Of particular interest to members was how to use the defibrillators.  Members were relieved to know that the defibrillators have computer programs that help walk you through the procedures.

 

All in all, the session was well received by the members and their guests.  Certification cards will be sent to participants soon, but more importantly, each person felt a little more sure of themselves in the event that they had to address an emergency needing these skills.  There were many great questions and interest was high among the members.  The Club was very thankful to Captain Zukas and the Lynn Fire Department for providing such an interesting session and a great service.