[AT] Coughing CPR

[Edward Tabor]

I believe, if I remember correctly, if you feel your heart stop, then 
you are to start coughing.   If you just have chest pains, call 911, 
right away.

Ed

Sheppard, Charles E wrote:

>I am not a medical doctor but my wife is a nurse in a cardiology group.
>She put the question to them about the validity of coughing to ward off
>heart attack.  They suggest it is not an effective strategy.  I Googled
>it, also, and got many different responses but the consensus appears to
>be that coughing CPR is urban legend; some even say it can be dangerous
>as coughing can raise the blood pressure in the brain.  Better to call
>911.
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>Many of the antique tractor guys I know and have seen are older and may
>be at greater risk for sudden heart attack.  The portable defibrillators
>may be a worthwhile consideration.  We have one at our office that does
>not require any training.  It will not deliver a shock if a normal
>rhythm is present.  CPR training is now widely available and would be
>the next best thing to a defibrillator.  And, of course, most of us
>should shed a few pounds, eat healthy and get moderate cardiovascular
>exercise on a regular basis, IMHO.
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