Do you already know CPR? Really know it? And yes, it’s changed since you took it in high school. Are there people at your office who are trained? What about the people who work at your favorite restaurant or golf club? The caregivers who look after or coach your child? Do they know what to do in a cardiac or choking emergency?
The chance for survival for a person in cardiac arrest is reduced by about 10 percent for each minute that automated external defibrillation (AED) is delayed, so CPR and AEDs can literally be a matter of life and death.
The American Red Cross offers CPR programs. Participants learn how to recognize and respond to cardiac, breathing and first aid emergencies including performing CPR, using an AED, helping someone who is choking, controlling bleeding, treating heat- and cold-related emergencies and more. People can find training offerings in their area and options to take online simulation courses at redcross.org/takeaclass.
Additionally, the FREE Red Cross First Aid App includes step-by-step instructions, videos and animations on how to handle a variety of first aid situations including performing CPR and using and AED.
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