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Every year,
approximately 166,000 people die due to Sudden Cardiac
Arrest.
This occurs when electrical
impulses increase in speed, causing the heart to stop
beating.
Although many believe they
are not at risk, sudden cardiac arrest can occur to anyone
at any time, regardless of the person’s health.
CPR can possibly triple a victim’s chance
of survival, yet only about 32% of cardiac arrest victims
receive bystander CPR.
What is
CPR?
CPR stands for
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
It combines mouth to mouth breathing and chest
compressions, increasing the flow of oxygen and circulating
the blood during cardiac arrest.
This helps to ensure that blood can still reach the
brain and heart, extending the brief window of opportunity
for full resuscitation without permanent brain damage.
In the absence of oxygen, a person can become brain
dead in only 3-4 minutes, while an ambulance could take much
longer to arrive at the scene.
For this reason, knowing the steps to performing
effective CPR is essential for reacting quickly in an
emergency situation.
Become a Hero…Get certified in CPR
To learn more about getting
certified in your area, contact the
American Heart Association
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