Cardiac arrest and stroke can happen more often than we think. It happens to anyone at any time, yet most Americans do not know how to perform CPR. When done properly and immediately, CPR has proven to save lives.
The American Heart Association (AHA) has a vast network of instructor’s that train millions of people globally each year with international training centers in more than 100 countries and over 300 translated products. In spite of global efforts and the use of CPR since 1740’s, a high percentage of Americans don’t know how to act or respond during an emergency situation.
Many people say that they do not have time to learn or don’t want to learn CPR.
This mindset may be attributed to the fact that we never fathom the emergency being one of our own.
We do not realize that every single day we are at risk being involved in activities that can lead to an emergency whether work related or driving down the road. A healthy individual may receive an unexpected blow to the chest that causes the heart to stop beating.
A three-year-old toddler may acquire an occluded airway from the thick paste of peanut butter that has stuck to the throat.
What about the little boy who collapsed on the school bus in Atlanta, Georgia on May 7, 2019? Luckily for him he was revived by 7-year-old Janea who recognized an emergency situation had occurred and her immediate actions would help save his life. If you think a young child cannot perform CPR, think again.
During summer, it tends to peak a high rate of water safety incidents.
The Fox 26 News in Houston reported that Texas is number one in the states for drowning incidents.
This is not just a Texas concern, this is every state and every county concern, yet there are several parents and caregivers who have not been trained or a significant amount of time has lapsed since their last CPR training.
Adults and caregivers should refresh their infant, child CPR yearly, especially right before summers when water is involved.
70% of sudden cardiac arrest happens in public places or at home.
Failure to ACT immediately in a cardiac emergency leads to death. When effective bystander CPR is provided an individual’s chance of survival is doubled and even tripled.
Be a keeper for your community, an advocate for your family, and an effective first responder for all who will need you.
Be Trained To act immediately during an emergency situation. Always Remember, EVERY SECOND COUNTS!