WORLD RESTART A HEART DAY 2021

WORLD RESTART A HEART DAY 2021

1st Topic: Importance of Early CPR & AED in Sudden Cardiac Arrest, Myth Vs. Fact – CPR & AED

2nd Topic: Medico-Legal Issues for First Aider & Resuscitation Attempts

When someone collapses from sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), immediate cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) are essential for any chance of recovery.  The shocking image of Danish footballer Christian Eriksen collapsing on the pitch during the opening Euro 2020 match between Denmark and Finland is a stark reminder that anyone can suffer a cardiac arrest, even a professional athlete. Christian Eriksen 29-year-old had gone into cardiac arrest on the pitch and was brought back through a combination of CPR – the manual cardiopulmonary resuscitation that involves repeated pushing down on the chest – and an electric shock from a defibrillator. CPR – or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation – is an emergency lifesaving procedure performed when the heart stops beating. Immediate CPR & AED can double or triple chances of survival after cardiac arrest. How should you behave if you find someone  in an sudden cardiac arrest emergency?The greatest challenge to raise the OHCA survival rate in Malaysia is not only the lack of knowledge of CPR & AED, but predominantly the fear of being sued if the casualty sufferers from an adverse outcome. It is better & safer to hear from our medical expert YBhg. Datuk Dr. Mahathar Bin Abd Wahab, Senior Consultant in Emergency Medicine, Head of National Emergency Medicine Services Ministry of Health Malaysia, Head of Emergency & Trauma Department, Hospital Kuala Lumpur; and our legal expert Mr. Jason Low, Secretary from Medico-Legal Society of Malaysia. Clear your doubts & put an end to fake news on CPR & AED. If you wish to learn more about CPR & AED and medico-legal on resuscitation, please join our free webinar. The session is open to all and will be moderated by Mr. Eric Ng Kah Boon, Assistant Director of Training, Malaysian Red Crescent Society Penang Chapter.

Date: 16th Oct 2021 (Saturday) Time: 11.00am

Location: Zoom meeting

Target participants: All MRCS members, school teachers and members of the public

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