Certification classes teach CPR, AED use and choking relief with hands on practice.
Cardiac arrest happens when the heart suddenly stops pumping blood.
A person who cannot cough, speak or breathe may be choking and needs help right away.
Infant CPR is for babies under 1 year old and uses gentler technique.
An automated external defibrillator, or AED, can restart a heart that is in a deadly rhythm.
CPR for a child from age 1 to puberty is similar to adult CPR with a few changes.
Trained rescuers give cycles of 30 chest compressions followed by 2 rescue breaths.
Good compressions are the most important part of CPR.
For a teen or adult who suddenly collapses, the American Heart Association teaches two simple steps: call 911…
Cardiac arrest can happen to anyone, anywhere. Immediate CPR can double or triple a person’s chance of survival.