| What is CPR and why should I know it? CPR stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation, a combination of rescue breathing (mouth-to-mouth resuscitation) and chest compressions. CPR can save the lives of people suffering from cardiac arrest if immediate action is taken. It can give you confidence to respond in an emergency situation and give skills that can save a life. Time is essential in the case of an emergency. It may take precious minutes for emergency personnel to arrive on the scene. For every minute without defibrillation, a victim's chance of survival drops. It is critical for as many people as possible to have the skills of CPR and how to use an AED in such an emergency. Who should take CPR? Certain people need to know CPR for their jobs. Medical professionals must know CPR. Lifeguards, child-care workers, school coaches, and childcare providers also need to know CPR. Many parents don't know how to perform CPR on their children or babies. Other adults who have family members with medical conditions such as heart disease sometimes know CPR, too. Many people want to learn how to do CPR just in case you need to use it some day. You can never tell when a medical emergency will happen and it feels good to know that you could help. Whether you work with children, want training for employees or just want to know how to help someone in case of an emergency, there is a class for you. Training is available for any age and can be tailored to your needs. |
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| Did you know?... On average, 166,000 people a year in this country alone, are claimed by sudden cardiac arrest. Effective bystander CPR, provided immediately after sudden cardiac arrest can double or even triple a victim's chance of survival. |
| Did you know?... CPR helps maintain blood flow to the heart and brain and increases the amount of time that an electric shock from a defibrillator can be effective. |
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