July 23, 2011. Ashfield, NSW. Saving a life in the first vital three minutes that follows a person collapsing was the focus of a cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) workshop conducted by the Filipino community in Sydney over the weekend.<\/p>\n
More than 20 members of affiliate clubs from the Philippine Community Council of NSW went through the motions of approaching a victim, assessing his condition, arranging for quick medial assistance while administering resuscitation procedures until paramedics arrive and take over treatment.<\/p>\n
Craig McKimm, instructor from Re-Viva First-Aid and Resuscitation Training, said the workshop was designed to provide participants with basics skills to keep a victim stable until professional medical help arrives..<\/p>\n
McKimm described procedures of administering resuscitation techniques to adults as well as infants and pregnant women at trimester using dummies and a live volunteer. Each participant went through the paces with upper-body dummies supplied by Re-Viva.<\/p>\n
PCC-NSW president Marivic Manalo, who welcomed participants, said the workshop was funded by the Family and Community Services Indigenous Affairs (FACSIA) through the PCC-NSW.<\/p>\n
It was held at West Leagues Club in the suburb of Ashfield. <\/p>\n
Spokeswoman Sol Lapalma said the first-aid workshop was the second of an annual event for members of affiliate organisations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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