With Valentine’s Day fast approaching Zenith Lodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Winthrop decided to host a CPR certification class taught through a program of the American Heart Association. The instructor for the class was Winthrop resident Roseann Trionfi-Mazzachelli, a highly skilled CPR/First Aide Instructor and veteran. Mazzachelli explained the use of the chest compression technique on adults, children, and infants. Discussing the differences in anatomy and concerns first responders may encounter. The class also discussed chocking maneuvers, while subject was conscious and passed out from lack of air. AED (automatic defibrillator device) was also on the list of discussions. A class room dedicated AED was on hand so students could actually get “hands on†using one on a practice patient.
Basic First Aid was also discussed, what should be handily available in the home and in your vehicle. The proper use of the EPIPEN (epinephrine injection) was discussed as well.
At the completion of the class, all students were quizzed on their retention of the materials, and were deemed certified, and will receive their certificates at a later date.
The class was very informative, well organized and gave everyone a chance to get a feel for the material discussed. As a final note, the Odd Fellows Lodge has an AED Device located in their common meeting room, located on the first floor at 196 Winthrop Street, which is available to fire and police 24×7 for community use. The device was donated by then, Speaker of the House of Representatives Robert DeLeo.
If any group or organization is interested in hosting a certification class, contact Roseann at [email protected] or the American Heart Association at cpr.heart.org.
YOU, just might save a life.