CPR, ETC.
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CPR FACTS
- If the heart stops pumping, it is known as a cardiac arrest. Cardiac arrest – an electrical malfunction in the heart that causes an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) and disrupts the flow of blood to the brain, lungs and other organs – is a leading cause of death.
- Each year, more than 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur in the United States.
- When a person has a cardiac arrest, survival depends on immediately getting CPR from someone nearby. Almost 90 percent of people who suffer out-of-hospital cardiac arrests die. CPR, especially if performed in the first few minutes of cardiac arrest, can double or triple a person’s chance of survival.
- If someone does not perform CPR, the survival chances of a victim will decrease 7% in every single minute of delay.
- Within 5 – 6 minutes after a victim has experienced cardiac arrest and within that time span, no CPR is performed, followed by defibrillation, the victim might further suffer from brain death crisis.
- CPR is not only meant for resuscitating a victim of cardiac arrest. 7 million people, including children and adults suffer disabling injuries every year in their homes or within similar environments. This is caused by accidents that might require the use of CPR.
- In the United States, someone dies because of a combination of accidents and heart attacks, every 34 seconds.
- 45% heart attacks occur amongst people under 65 years of age.
- 1 in 6 men and 1 in 8 women, above 45 years of age have had stroke or heart attack.
American Red Cross CPR classes give you the information and skills to help adults, children and infants during cardiac and breathing emergencies. Led by world‑class instructors and developed using the latest science, our courses blend engaging videos, lecture and hands‑on practice so you can deliver chest compressions and rescue breaths confidently. Training is available in‑person or as blended learning (online lessons plus a skill session) to fit your schedule. Upon successful completion and demonstration of skills, you’ll earn a two‑year Red Cross CPR/AED certification that is widely recognized.
CURRICULUM
- Learn to recognize signs of heart attacks, cardiac arrest, choking, absence of breathing and shock.
- CPR:
30 Compressions, 2 breaths, 5 times, recheck vitals, repeat.
- Conscious/Unconscious Choking
- Rescue Breathing:
1 breath every 5 seconds (Adults)
1 breath every 3 seconds (Children & Infants)
- 2 year American Heart (AHA) or Red Cross (ARC) certification.
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