CPR-Aed - The Good Smaritan

The Good Smaritan

The Good Samaritan Law protects individuals who assist those who are injured, ill, or in peril. The Good Samaritan Law allows a person, without expectation of payment or reward and without any duty of care or special relationship, voluntarily come forward to administer immediate assistance or emergency care to a person injured in an accident, or crash, or emergency medical condition. Good Samaritan Law protects Good Samaritans from harassment on the actions being taken by them to save the life of the road accident victims. When performing CPR, every second counts, so unless unique circumstances apply, don’t hesitate to call for help and perform CPR immediately.

Before attempting CPR on someone in need of assistance

There are several things you must do. Make sure you and the patient aren’t in any danger. If possible, resolve the risk or move the patient out of harm’s way. If unable to do so for whatever reason, immediately call for help.

Check the patient to determine if they are conscious or not. Do not check for a pulse because time is of the essence and finding a pulse can take too long. Call out to the patient asking, “Are you okay?” Repeat if necessary. If the patient doesn't respond, immediately call emergency response number and then perform CPR—initiating Circulation, Airway and Breathing tasks (the C-A-B’s). Also, if possible, have someone nearby call for help and begin CPR, immediately.

It's important to note: Studies show chest compressions can be as effective as the combination of CPR.