CPR Strikes Again
A 13-year-old girl is alive today thanks to fast acting bystanders.
Just before noon today, witnesses saw a girl stop swimming. Within thirty seconds they pulled her from the pool and started CPR.
She wasn’t breathing, and had no pulse, when they begin CPR.
By the time the fire rescue crew arrived, she was breathing on her own.
Be a hero. Learn CPR today!
Related Posts
Cheating Death: CPR To The Rescue
How do you thank a stranger for saving your life? That’s the question Andrea D’Amore-Braver ponders since her brush with death. D’Amore-Braver experienced cardiac arrest during dinner, and two strangers took immediate CPR action until medics arrived. The quick-thinking men acted swiftly and smartly enough that D’Amore-Braver suffered no brain damage either. Over 300,000 people […]
What Are Some Special Considerations When Using An AED?
Style Snapshot Proper use of an AED during emergencies requires awareness of environmental and personal factors. This article provides essential tips to ensure safe and effective AED application—such as the role of moisture, pacemakers, and troubleshooting device malfunctions. By understanding special considerations, rescuers can confidently respond to cardiac emergencies. What Are Some Special Considerations When […]
Hip-Hop CPR
CPR is going HIP-HOP, hitting the mash-up fans of DJ Earworm. Earworm agreed to team up with The AHA to promote CPR to his fans because of a horrible situation that left him feeling helpless. “I had to administer CPR and it didn’t turn out so well.The thing that I remember very distinctly was that […]
Infant Chest Compression – How To Do It?
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a critical lifesaving procedure that combines chest compressions and mouth-to-mouth breathing to restore blood circulation and oxygenation in an individual who has suffered cardiac arrest or a respiratory emergency. The lungs and heart play a crucial role in the CPR process as they work together to keep us alive. The lungs […]
CPR Training for EveryOne
Style Snapshot CPR training is a crucial life-saving skill that everyone should learn. Whether for cardiac arrest, drowning, or choking emergencies, CPR can double or triple a victim’s chance of survival. With modern guidelines now emphasizing hands-only CPR, more people can confidently act without fear of doing it wrong or being sued under Good Samaritan […]
CPR Training for Everyone: Why It Is Important
Style Snapshot CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) is a life-saving skill that can make the difference between life and death during cardiac emergencies. Immediate CPR performed by bystanders can drastically increase survival rates. This article explores the significance of CPR training, including what it involves, its importance, and the best methods to perform CPR, including hands-only CPR […]
