Published: June 1, 2015
By: Jacque Ryan, WKVI
In the time it takes you to brush your teeth, you could
learn how to save a life. Preparation is important, especially considering the
fact that 70 percent of all out-of-hospital cardiac arrests take place at home.
June first through the seventh is recognized as National CPR week. The American
Heart Association is using these seven days to reiterate the importance of
knowing CPR and raise awareness about hands-only CPR. With funding from the
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield foundation, the American Heart Association
released a music-based training video displaying the simplicity of the steps
required for hands-only CPR. If you witness a teen or adult collapse step one
is to immediately call 911. Step two is to push hard and fast in the center of
the chest to the rate of at least 100 beats per minute. That may sound like a
lot but it just so happens to sync up to the beat of the classic Bee Gees’ song
“Stayin’ Alive.” If performed immediately hands-only CPR can double or triple a
cardiac arrest victim’s chance of survival. Accidents happen all the time, be
prepared to assist those in danger with stayin’ alive.
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