{"id":165842,"date":"2024-08-20T08:36:27","date_gmt":"2024-08-20T12:36:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/human-resources\/?p=165842"},"modified":"2024-08-20T08:43:54","modified_gmt":"2024-08-20T12:43:54","slug":"kiosk-makes-learning-hands-only-cpr-a-snap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/human-resources\/2024\/08\/20\/kiosk-makes-learning-hands-only-cpr-a-snap\/","title":{"rendered":"Kiosk Makes Learning Hands-Only CPR A Snap"},"content":{"rendered":"
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CPR training station: The teaching station has a touchscreen for training and testing, as well as a manikin for hands-on practice and real-time feedback.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Knowledge of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is essential if someone nearby suffers cardiac arrest. We saw it work for Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin on live TV, and there are similar success stories every day.<\/p>\n

UR Medicine is working with the American Heart Association to expand CPR readiness in the region with placement of a mobile, hands-only CPR training station<\/a> at The Campus Center, near Starbucks, beginning August 20.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen someone experiences cardiac arrest, bystander response with CPR can help save their life. Anyone in our community can learn CPR and UR Medicine is making it easier to acquire the skills,\u201d said Spencer Rosero, MD<\/a>, of UR Medicine Cardiac Care<\/a>. \u201c<\/p>\n

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Hands-on training: Hand placement and compression are performed on the manikin based on a tutorial guide on the touchscreen.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The teaching station includes a touchscreen with a video program to provide a brief training followed by a practice session and a 30-second test. It is equipped with a built-in, rubber torso, or manikin, to guide proper hand placement and compression rate and depth, and provides real-time feedback to strengthen technique. And the music selection \u2013 to help you keep a steady rhythm \u2013 is impressive.<\/p>\n

\u201cCPR preparedness is crucial when someone suffers cardiac arrest. Swift response with chest compressions until emergency responders arrive can make the difference in their survival,\u201d said Stephanie Von Bacho, EdD, MSEd, MS, RN, NEA-BC, director of Learning and Development for UR Medicine, University of Rochester Medical Center, and University of Rochester.\u201d<\/p>\n

Since its introduction a year ago, thousands of people have learned to be lifesavers and are ready to respond if a loved one, friend or stranger suffers a heart emergency.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe know that in order to save more lives from the 350,000 cardiac arrests that occur outside of the hospital every year, we must increase the number of people who respond to cardiac arrest by calling 911, delivering high-quality CPR and getting and using an AED as soon as it is available,\u201d Megan Vargulick, executive director of the American Heart Association, Rochester<\/p>\n

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American Heart Association ‘I Save Lives’ sticker.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Here\u2019s why the decision to learn CPR<\/a> is critical:<\/p>\n