​​It is common knowledge that CPR is the solution when encountering someone who drowned or had a heart attack. Usually, this includes 30 chest compression and 2 rescue breathing continuously for 1 minute. This is where complications usually come in. A lot of bystanders are reluctant in providing CPR because of the mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. It is a common misconception that with it, you can acquire AIDS; which is of course, only a myth and there are devices specially made in order to not have direct mouth-to-mouth contact.

There are a lot of stories circulating in the internet about children as young as 11 saving someone's life through CPR. Sounds like something from a fantasy novel, right? But not really, these are all from reality. All around the world, there are cases of children saving adults more than twice their age. And it's very amazing and inspiring indeed but there are still some parents who are skeptical about letting their child learn it. If you're one of the parents still living in doubt, here are some statements that will, hopefully, convince you that children are just as capable as adults to provide CPR and prolong one's life.
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Summer is far from over and a lit of people are still planning on having a late summer adventure or swimming trip. It's the time to destress, have fun, and get a much needed rest. But, what if during the course of the fun and excitement, something unexpected happens?

Someone shared their nerve-wracking experience that almost made their summer trip a no-more. . ​

Being able to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscination--which was developed in 1960--is essential in managing patients who encounter severe medical emergencies like cardiac arrest. During cardiac arrest, CPR helps maintain the circulation of blood throughout the body and sustain oxygen to the brain. Almost everyone knows about Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation--or the idea of it, at most. But even then, there are still a number of vague, if not entirely untrue beliefs about it. Although most of these misconceptions are fairly minor, there are some that may result in dire consequences.

Here are some of the common misconceptions about CPR:

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