ardiopulmonary resuscitation or CPR is a first aid technique where a person repeatedly compresses a person’s chest, providing them with an artificial heartbeat, to restore blood flow. This method is used in life-threatening medical emergencies such as a heart attack, cardiac arrest and in near-drowning situations, to name a few. If properly conducted, this procedure benefits patients by helping prevent any chances of brain damage or organ failure before their heart restarts.
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Cases of sudden cardiac arrest can happen to anyone at any age. Regardless of how young and healthy you are, you never know when a person’s heart can suddenly stop beating.
This was the case of a healthy, 28-year-old named Omar, who reportedly went into cardiac arrest in Charlotte, North Carolina, but survived despite having his heart stop beating for 19 minutes all thanks to a knowledgeable bystander who conducted CPR until the paramedics arrived.
Cardiac arrest is not rare but being saved by CPR can be. In Canada, around 35,000 cardiac arrests happen each year, with a vast majority happening in public places and at home. But only a few survive. Around 62,000 lives are impacted each year due to stroke as well, making it a leading cause of death and disability among Canadians.
Whichever scenario you encounter, chances of survival can double if someone performs CPR, especially with the aid of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
CPR and First Aid Training courses provide students with the practical experience required to confidently save someone in need, regardless of whether you are at home or in a public place.
Students will learn the theory behind the effectiveness of CPR and First Aid Training, along with course materials that delve into the proper practice of the Canadian Red Cross CPR, First Aid and how to use an AED — a portable device that gives off electric shocks used to restart the heart. Sound familiar? You may have seen this on multiple tv shows when a medical professional yells “Clear!”
While CPR and First Aid Training are valid for three years, occupations related to healthcare require annual recertification. This makes 12 months a good period of time until you can start thinking of doing CPR training again. Especially since CPR is not used on a daily basis, skill retention can significantly decline a few months after the initial training.
There are so many more reasons why anyone can and should learn CPR. Regardless of whether you are in high school, college or in the workforce, today may always be a great day to start.
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