description: This highly interactive CD-ROM when inserted into the CD drive of a Macintosh computer acts as a rescue aid. Input from the CD-ROM produces prompting from the computer to guide rescuers trained in CPR to help victims of heart attacks, drowning, choking, etc. Family members, office workers or any CPR-trained first responder with access to a Macintosh type computer will be guided through the proper actions and timing established for adult, baby and child victims. A PC (IBM Compatible Computer) edition of this CD-ROM is also available and can be ordered under a different ISBN number. CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) is a set of procedures used by first responders in emergency rescue situations. Used correctly, CPR requires specific skills, correct timing, diagnosis and judgement. Unfortunately, during emergencies these essential elements are very susceptible to failure. In truth, the average non-professional rescuer tends to panic when a loved one needs help. If most CPR-trained people could see a prompting graphic and hear the voice of their instructor calmly leading them through the procedures, they could do a good job during CPR emergencies. Techniques such as chest thrusts, head tilt, pulse-checks, etc. are easily remembered. It is the synchronization, number of repetitions, sequence of actions, and the intervals for diagnostic checks that are difficult to recall during stressful situations. For example, if the rescuer forgets to clear the air passage, even the most perfectly executed rescue breathing will not provide sufficient oxygen for the victim. This CPRNET CD-ROM is covered under U.S. Patent #5,913,685 and offers computer users a unique solution to problems of instantaneous recall. This computer program follows the latest 1992 guidelines and is intended to aid persons trained in CPR to recall the proper sequence of procedures and timing for adult, child, and infant victims. The skills covered include Rescue Breathing, One and Two Rescuer CPR, Choking Conscious and Choking Not Conscious. Graphics and speech demand high amounts of computer memory that slow data transmission and processing. To meet the speed and reaction time needed for computerized rescue prompting it was necessary for the author to limit file size by using 8 bit/22.255 digitizing for speech. Therefore you should not expect to hear broadcast quality sound. Also, the speech is composed of a battery of short phrases linked together as needed to form prompts. This linkage creates a slight inconsistency of tone and volume when the individual phrases are joined to form prompting statements. There will also be variations in speech quality and pace depending upon the user's CPU and CD-ROM drive. Slower CD-ROM drives and CPUs cause momentary delays as the speech files try to catch up. However despite these minor problems, owning this CPRNET CD-ROM is insurance of CPR Prompting should an emergency occur. While it is true that the largest percentage of victims can not be saved, there is also comfort in knowing that by using our CPR skills and calling the local emergency system for help, we are doing all we can for those that need our help. If you have put off CPR training this CPRNET CD-ROM may encourage you to attend a local course in infant or adult CPR. Later, simply listening to this CPRNET CD-ROM every month should keep your CPR skills current.
language: English
title: CPRNET: Mac Edition
titlecomplete: CPRNET: Mac Edition
publisher: CPR Prompt Corp.