Statistics reveal an alarming truth: while 65% of US citizens have undergone CPR training at some point in their life, only 18% consistently maintain their skills. This startling gap suggests that a staggering 82% of people might hesitate in a life-saving moment that requires the use of CPR. The stakes couldn’t be higher. Correctly administering…
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CPR is usually performed in emergencies such as heart attacks, drownings, or instances of severe respiratory distress if emergency medical services have still not arrived. Your knowledge and actions can make all the difference for the cardiac arrest victim. Knowing the right moment to start CPR can help save a victim’s life, but recognizing when…
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In Wesley Chapel, organizing local CPR training and awareness programs takes on a vital role. These efforts not only empower people with life-saving skills but also foster stronger community bonds. In the United States, over 350,000 individuals, both adults and children, face cardiac arrest yearly, with a survival rate of less than 15%. However, when…
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According to the statistics, coronary artery disease is accountable for 1 in 4 deaths in the US. At the same time, in 2021, 19.32% of all deaths in Florida were related to heart diseases, while the crude rate per 100,000 stood at 227.3, making heart disease the leading cause of death. Research on survival rates…
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AHA commissioned a survey that researched why people fear providing CPR to a victim of sudden cardiac arrest outside the hospital (SCAOH). The survey found that 61% of the people would not provide CPR for fear of worsening the situation. On the other hand, 31% percent of the people fear they may be held accountable…
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that 9 out of 10 victims of sudden cardiac arrest outside the hospital die. The first few minutes when a person experiences an OHCA are critical. The brain has only 4 minutes to survive without oxygen, and the consequences may be partial to permanent brain damage with…
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Learning how to perform CPR is something you really can’t put a price on. But it’s not just about learning CPR, as maintaining the knowledge you’ve gained is just as important. We probably don’t have to stress the importance of CPR, but we do need to discuss the significance of CPR recertification. Our memory tends…
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The purpose of cardiopulmonary resuscitation is to restore the flow of oxygen, blood circulation, and breathing in an unresponsive patient who has had a cardiac arrest. The emergency procedure can be performed on the spot even by non-medical personnel; however, it can’t be overstated how important it is to have CPR certification through adequate training….
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OSHA stands for Occupational Safety and Health Administration and serves to protect working people in the US through regulatory compliance. Currently, 22 states in the US follow OSHA’s workplace safety and security standards in both private and local government positions. While companies operating under OSHA regulations aren’t obliged to certify all employees in CPR, at…
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Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the US – one person dies every 34 seconds. With so many cardiac arrests, governments are doing everything possible to prevent deaths. That’s why most states in the US have updated their CPR guidelines and made cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification a graduation requirement. For example, a…
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