Netcare Mulbarton Hospital provides CPR training to Glenvista High learners
Netcare Mulbarton spent a full day at Glenvista High teaching Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), a lifesaving skill.
Netcare Mulbarton Hospital recently provided CPR training to 181 learners at Glenvista High School on September 6.
The learners were allowed to learn hands-on only CPR for adults, children and babies.
CPR is an easy, effective, safe way for a bystander to act immediately to a person until help arrives.
According to Karin Koch of Netcare Mulbarton Hospital, CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) can be a life-saving procedure. Early and consistent CPR can increase the victim’s chance of survival.
“When a person’s heart stops beating, chest compressions mimic the heart beating and circulate blood flow to vital organs like the brain. CPR is time-sensitive and early recognition and intervention will result in a better outcome,” Koch explained.
Netcare Mulbarton launched this project this year and plans to conduct it twice a year for the local schools. The initiation saw participation from most of the Netcare emergency departments.
Last year, the hospital hosted a Park Run Project featuring demonstrations and public participation.
The project team leaders include Karin Koch, Faith Mkhwanazi and the Hospital’s Nursing Unit managers.
By empowering learners with CPR skills, Netcare Mulbarton aims to make a positive impact on the community.
