Can you save a life? In an emergency, when every second is criticial, would you know what to do?
According to recent statistics sudden cardiac arrest is rapidly becoming the leading cause of death in
America. Once the heart ceases to function, a healthy human brain may survive without oxygen for up to
4 minutes without suffering any permanent damage. Unfortunately, a typical EMS response may take 6, 8
or even 10 minutes.
It is during those critical minutes that CPR can provide oxygenated blood to the victim's brain and the
heart, dramatically increasing his chance of survival. And if properly instructed, almost anyone can learn
and perform CPR.
Let's begin with CPR basics