How CPR CAN Save a Life?

Posted on March 4, 2012 by Faisal Javed Mir

Respected All,

If you are trained to do CPR then there is no doubt in it that you can do something, obviously CPR, to save lives. In our today’s post we will see what steps we do perform to complete exercise which is called CPR. What does it mean? and How it is performed on an infant, children and young adult.

CPR is abbreviation of Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation. CPR is also known as artificial/external chest compression. CPR is performed when heart stops pumping blood caused by severe medical problems.

First Aid to Save a Life (FATSAL) Pakistan is unfortunate and can’t present any sort of proven data/record to show fatalities caused by heart from Pakistan. We have interviewed many doctors (who voluntarily answered our questions) to help us understand their reporting system after declaring any expiry in their hospital and discussed deficiencies in reporting and collection system. But we can quote here the statistics mentioned by Punjab Institute of Cardiology (PIC) Lahore representatives who said that Sudden Cardiac Arrest causes more than 140,000 deaths every year in Pakistan.

Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) causes the heart’s normal rhythm to suddenly become chaotic. The heart can no longer pump the blood effectively and the victim collapses, stops breathing, becomes unresponsive, and has no detectable pulse. SCA can strike anyone, anytime & anywhere and take a precious life away.

Let me tell you in steps about CPR, sudden cardiac arrest and how First Aid to Save a Life Pakistan can help you to fight this and save lives.

If performed as early as heart problem suspected, CPR can save a life  for you. We should look for clues to identify SCA and/or signs to get ourselves ready for help and to approach to ask questions to clear doubt or re is any problem and should be aware of our colleagues and neighbors

We all are interested to know what to do next to save live. It will only take our 10 to 20 minutes workout and wisely initiating emergency management services (EMS), like 1122 or other known services in each area to deal with medical emergencies, to do the rest for us.

if you found someone unconscious? If YES, then you are a GREAT PERSON, A HERO, and I have no words to praise you. AND if you don’t know how to save a unconscious patient’s life then learn it today and BE A HERO.

Each year we commemorate World Heart Day and some nations also celebrate February as their own National Heart Week/Campaigns.

In light of the facts, do you still have hope? Why or why not?

To Our Safety, Prosperity & Growth,
Faisal Javed Mir & First Aid to Save a Life Pakistan

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Personal Training Plan

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Faisal Javed Mir

Respected All Welcome,

Every time we think to write something for First Aid to Save a Life Pakistan we try our best to leave something in it for you to work out and make your own way. We are not going to do something different today! We would like to stick with basics and will do it again in our today’s post as well. In our today’s post we will share with you our experiences about decisions we take during our life, especially related to investment in personal training and development.

There is no profession where people don’t err or part of life where we need nobody’s help. In this infinite world we make mistakes, get ourselves injure, visit hospital or medic for treatment and try to avoid it next time and educate our loved once about what happened and what s/he can do to avoid it. The motto of First Aid to Save a Life Pakistan is as simple as the above story line is and we do our best to share our experiences and expertise to save time and money for you, when we see each other in our scheduled training programs.

When this comes with personal development and training, the first thought pop-up in our mind is how much it will cost me! The one who had a story or learned a lesson from real life experience will still have questions on how effective it could be to justify the payment and result gain. At First Aid to Save a Life (FATSAL) Pakistan, quality of education, note book, practice material, instructors support, and guidance during and after the course is guaranteed and far more competitive as compared to other sources currently available in Pakistan.

We encourage you to read our posts mentioned below to know some facts about FATSAL and competitiveness of prices we ask from participants.

Why choose FATSAL;

A comparison between FATSAL and other training providers; &

Our price match pledge!.

First Aid to Save a Life Pakistan is your trusted training partner who is offering many professional trainings in first aid, emergency management and occupational health and safety (HSE) occupation at very competitive prices. The range of trainings we offer can become part of your company’s training plan to achieve occupational health and safety trainings and enhancement of skills compliance and fulfill your company’s regulatory requirements.

FATSAL can work with YOU to suggest what could be done to have peace of mind while going out for work, planning a long drive to interesting station or some serious work in backyard which can injure and may need medical help. We can also plan an in-house training plan, community training plan, and can install AED (Automated External Defibrillator) in your working area and teach how to use it to save lives.

If you have questions, please post a response or feel free to call or send email.

To Your Safety,

Faisal Javed Mir & First Aid to Save a Life Pakistan

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We like YOU and YOU TOO LIKE US.

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Faisal Javed Mir

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After every training session we had a lot to cherish and some interesting suggestions. At First Aid to Save a Life (FATSAL) Pakistan we ask individual participants to write up openly and honestly to tell us what went right and met their expectations and/or what went wrong. This is fact that we give due respect to our every participant, new comers and/or participants coming for refresher, and thankful to all who LIKED US.

We cherished every moment during and after the training session but today we are glad to share some of the facts with YOU and our online viewers. We would like to thank everyone who completed our feedback form. This is significant – without getting into a lot of statistics let me just say that by having so many responses, we can be confident that we will not shatter this trust and compromise on quality of education.

I wasn’t kidding when I said you really like us. For questions about the quality of our customer service and training materials, 80 – 90% of the respondents gave us a “Very Good” or “Excellent” rating. Many other categories received scores of at least 75% for those same ratings.  And while we love to see great ratings, it was equally reassuring to see that there were no categories with a significant number of ratings of “Unacceptable” or just “Adequate.” You also shared a lot of thoughts and ideas in the comments sections of the feedback form and we are already looking into how we can incorporate some of them into upcoming initiatives.

We came to know that you like us and you said you would recommend us to friends, colleagues, peers and professionals. We would love to give you the opportunity to do just that and, at the same time, show you our thanks for that referral. Please feel free to use the comments section to share your ideas.

Thank you for your continuing support!

To Your Safety, Prosperity & Growth,
Faisal Javed Mir & First Aid to Save a Life Pakistan

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Have Hope – Know the best to Save Lives

Posted on February 19, 2012 by Faisal Javed Mir

Respected All,

Each year we commemorate World Heart Day and some nations also celebrate February as their own National Heart Week/Campaigns.

Heart diseases are increasing day by day and we have all been touched by this disease in one way or another. After all, it is the leading cause of death in Pakistan, killing approximately over half a million Pakistanis every year. It is also the number one cause of death globally and the #1 killer of women. To make women more aware of the danger, our National Institutes and other organizations are also sponsoring an awareness campaign remaining within their resources. It urges women of all ages to know their risk for heart disease.

But the recent medicine scandal of Punjab Institute of Cardiology filled thousands and millions with consternation over the control of managing heart diseases. Fatality from heart diseases have been the number one cause of death in even most developed nations and have century long statistics and what have been said above is just the claim of independent professionals. Each year in Pakistan, approximately 300,000 people experience an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. More than 90% of them die. Early CPR and early defibrillation are essential to survival, but only a third of bystanders who witness cardiac arrest perform CPR and only 1% are treated by bystanders with an AED before EMS arrival.

It seems that efforts has failed to make substantial progress in the fight against cardiovascular disease and sudden death. This is the time to join hands, curb scandals and take responsibility to make significant changes/improvements.

Hope can be defined as “Grounds for believing that something good may happen.”

In light of the facts, do you still have hope? Why or why not?

To Our Safety, Prosperity & Growth,
Faisal Javed Mir & First Aid to Save a Life Pakistan

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Supplemental Oxygen for Diving

Posted on January 15, 2012 by Faisal Javed Mir

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First Aid to Save a Life (FATSAL) Pakistan will update our subscribers and readers on use of “Supplemental Oxygen for Diving”.

American Heart Association (AHA) has categorized the first aid topics and use of supplemental oxygen for diving is the second on emergency care and first aid situations.

Let us first give you the overview of changes in 2010 guidelines as compare to 2005. Please find below text to know what changes are made into 2010 guidelines and what to do for their compliance.

2005 Guidelines:

This topic was not addressed in 2005 guidelines.

2010 Guidelines:

“Supplementary oxygen administration may be beneficial as part of first aid for divers with a decompression injury.”

First Aid to Save a Life (FATSAL) Pakistan have registered training course to fulfill this requirement.

Oxygen First Aid for Emergencies Supplement is a registered training course by MEDIC FIRST AID International. This training program is designed to give students, the knowledge and skills necessary to provide emergency oxygen to a suddenly ill or injured patient until more advanced medical help (EMS) can be obtained. The course is based on the guidelines for CPR and First Aid, released in 2010.

First Aid to Save a Life Pakistan is committed to quality of education and training which involves using premises that are conducive to learning and focusing on professional conduct of our trainers. We are committed to provide a sufficient range of equipment and training supplies to support all elements of the training program and effective learning.

To Our Safety, Prosperity & Growth,
Faisal Javed Mir & First Aid to Save a Life Pakistan

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Female Instructors for Courses

Posted on January 8, 2012 by Faisal Javed Mir

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First Aid to Save a Life (FATSAL) Pakistan is very pleased to announce today a very special one and evenly surprising training option which on whole is to facilitate families interested in arranging (learning) first aid trainings for their young children, for themselves to take best care of their children and an aged family members.

This course is for families to learn first aid all together. There will be no barrier, fun oriented but motivated learning/conducive environment will help each family member, ranging from young children to grandparents, learn basics of first aid. Furthermore, It is for anyone who looks after infants, babies, young children & senior family members. It also covers general first aid, and CPR on adults. It provides your family with the skills to help each other in an emergency or when general accidents happen around the house.

First Aid to Save a Life Pakistan will make sure to continue their this service and will extend it to whole of Pakistan with passage of time to benefit more and more families to learn basics of first aid to save their loved ones.

To Our Safety, Prosperity & Growth,
Faisal Javed Mir & First Aid to Save a Life Pakistan

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Best Articles by FATSAL from 2011 Part3

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Faisal Javed Mir

As-Salam-o-Alaikum Respected Subscribers & Readers,

This was even more tougher then summarizing Q2 articles. We were really burdened but then come up with an idea to wrap-up topics covered in series in as a one category/article to get some ranking for other articles as well.

We released most number of articles in last quarter (Q4) that is 30 as compared to Q3 & Q2, respectively, where we released 15 & 13 articles.

Covered Period: October – November – December 2011

October (15): Archives October 2011

November (07): Archives November 2011

December (08): Archives December 2011

First lets take start from the bottom of our list which is number # 8.

8:- Life Saving Skills

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7:-Road Traffic Victims and Emergency First Aid

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6:- When was the last time you donated blood?

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5:- Best Defibrillator for all your needs

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4:- DNAR & Ethics in Emergency Rescue Services

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3:- Are you willing to save lives?

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2:- How you can live a health life?

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1:- Clearing Myths about Dengue!

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To Your Health and Safety,

Faisal Javed Mir & First Aid to Save a Life Pakistan

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Introducing First Aid Trainings for Families

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Faisal Javed Mir

Welcome to Our All Respected Subscribers & Readers,

First Aid to Save a Life (FATSAL) Pakistan is very pleased to announce today a very special one and evenly surprising training option which on whole is to facilitate families interested in arranging (learning) first aid trainings for their young children, for themselves to take best care of their children and an aged family members.

Why this First Aid for Family Training?

Not 100% in Pakistan but at work we have first aiders and first aid kits BUT at home, in the car, on holidays and day out it is only you who is responsible to take care of your family members. Out this training program, for parents and family members, is essential to help you in unexpected/unplanned emergencies.

Kids are our most precious treasures. What hurts them, hurts US. Our modest investment in training will give us confidence, learning and skills to use in an emergency.

Who Should Attend this Training?

This course is for families to learn first aid all together. There will be no barrier, fun oriented but motivated learning/conducive environment will help each family member, ranging from young children to grandparents, learn basics of first aid. Furthermore, It is for anyone who looks after infants, babies, young children & senior family members. It also covers general first aid, and CPR on adults. It provides your family with the skills to help each other in an emergency or when general accidents happen around the house.

Are Female Trainers Available for Family First Aid Programs?

Yes, we will start this service from March 01, 2012 where female trainers will lead complete training programs for families where only female participants and young kids are participating in a course.

Furthermore, assistant female instructors facility will be initiated from February 01, 2012 where they will involve in practicals and skill assessment process with female course participants.

Kindly contact training center director if your require more details.

To Your Health, Safety & Prosperity,

Faisal Javed Mir & First Aid to Save a Life Pakistan

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Best Articles by FATSAL from 2011 Part2

Posted on December 25, 2011 by Faisal Javed Mir

As-Salam-o-Alaikum Respected Subscribers & Readers,

This was really a tough exercise to write part two of best articles from quarter 3 of 2011. With utmost honesty we have compiled your comments, feedback, & liking shared with us during live discussions are summarized in this article.

We released 15 articles in Q3 as compared to Q2 where we released 13.

Covered Period: July – August – September 2011

July (04): Archives July 2011

August (04): Archives August 2011

September (07): Archives September 2011

Now lets move towards the result.

5:- What should be made primary requirement?

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4:- How your heart works?

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3:- Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) and use of AED

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2:- Modified Recovery (HAINES) Position

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1:- Dengue Fever Prevention Campaign

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Our Price Match Pledge!

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Faisal Javed Mir

Respected Subscribers & Readers,

Our Price Match Pledge!

At First Aid to Save a Life Pakistan we appreciate and understand that cost and quality of accredited first aid trainings are important. In order to recognise our commitment to customer service, we have launched our price match pledge!

Our dedication to offering cost-effective quality training to our clients means that if you find the training with equal benefits in Pakistan cheaper, we will match the price for you.

This assurance applies to both corporate clients and self-sponsored delegates. This offer is valid till February 29, 2012.

Courses include:
Basic CPR and First Aid;
BasicPlus CPR, AED & First Aid;
CarePlus CPR and AED Courses;
Emergency Care First Aid;
Oxygen First Aid for Emergencies;
Bloodborne Pathogens; &
Pediatric Training Programs.

For reference to cross-check the benefits provided by other training providers and provided by First Aid to Save a Life Pakistan, kindly do follow below given links to know about the details.

Why choose FATSAL?

Your Questions are answered!

To Your Success and Benefits,
Faisal Javed Mir & First Aid to Save a Life Pakistan

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