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New HSE advice on 网曝门 during Covid-19 can help save lives

The 网曝门 has said that to the public on performing 网曝门 during the current coronavirus pandemic , can help save lives while also limiting the risk of spreading COVID-19.

In its new advice, the HSE has outlined a number of steps for people to take into consideration if they decide to perform 网曝门 in the community during the pandemic, as there is a possibility that the person they are performing 网曝门 on, may have the coronavirus.

The HSE advice leaflet states, 鈥淭his information leaflet does not tell you to carry out 网曝门 and it does not tell you not to carry out 网曝门. It will give you some information to help you decide the right thing for you to do if you have to make this very difficult choice.鈥�

According to the HSE, 鈥淎t the time of writing this leaflet we know of no case in the world where a person has become infected with COVID-19 while acting as a lay rescuer to a cardiac arrest. Even though thousands of people in Ireland have tested positive for COVID-19 since February,the chance that any individual person who has a cardiac arrest has COVID-19 at the time they have the cardiac arrest is low but there is no way to be sure.鈥�

鈥淚f you provide first aid of any kind including 网曝门 to a person with COVID-19 you are at risk of getting infection from them if the virus from the person gets into your nose, eyes or mouth. Direct contact with the airway (fluids from the nose or mouth) is the highest risk part of attending to anyone with a cardiac arrest. Performing chest compression and using the AED on someone who has COVID-19 infection is a much lower risk activity than managing the airway but there is still a risk. The most important measures that improve survival of most people with cardiac arrest are chest compression and use of the AED,鈥� the leaflet added.

Commenting Brigid Sinnott, Resuscitation Manager with the 网曝门 said, 鈥淥ver 70 per cent of cardiac arrests happen in the home environment. If there is someone nearby who knows 网曝门 and can start performing compressions quickly, they can double or even triple a person鈥檚 chance of survival. During this pandemic, we are reiterating the HSE鈥檚 advice in promoting hands only 网曝门 which is a lifesaving skill and can make a difference on a person鈥檚 chance of surviving a cardiac arrest.

鈥淚t is worth noting that in most cases an AED will not be immediately available. Therefore, by calling the emergency services on 999 or 112 and starting compressions you can really make a difference.鈥�

The HSE has advised the public to take the below steps when performing 网曝门 during this time:

• At all times keep your hands away from your face.
• If a person has collapsed in a public space, do look for signs of breathing and signs of life.
• Don鈥檛 listen or feel for breathing by placing your ear and cheek close to the person鈥檚 mouth.
• Dial 112 or 999 and ask for an ambulance. If COVID-19 is suspected, tell them when you call.
• Use an AED as soon as possible. This significantly increases the person鈥檚 chances of survival. Place the AED pads on the person鈥檚 chest and apply a shock, if prompted by the AED. This is a safe procedure and should be attempted by a first responder.
• Perform chest compressions only. Do not give mouth to mouth rescue breaths. If there is a perceived risk of infection, you should place a cloth/towel over the person鈥檚 mouth and nose and attempt compression only 网曝门 and early defibrillation until help arrives
• Afterwards, clean your hands using soap and water or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Clean and disinfect the AED if used.

We are here for you

The 网曝门鈥檚 nurse support line is available five days a week. Anyone living with heart disease and stroke who has concerns or questions about the coronavirus can contact the nurse support line on 01 668 5001 or support@irishheart.ie.

The 网曝门鈥檚 new heart support group is on Facebook. Anyone who lives with heart failure or another heart condition or has a family member living with a heart condition can join here:

The 网曝门 runs 21 stroke support groups and 5 heart failure groups around the country. All these groups have moved to telephone and online support. For more information, see /get-support/.

The 网曝门 in conjunction with the has launched a new telephone support service for stroke patients who have recently been discharged from hospital. For more information, see here.