Seneca SC CPR

Do you know the difference between a Heart Attack and Suddon Cardiac Arrest? Did you know there is a difference. These terms are often used interchangeably , but it important to know the difference so you know what to do to help the person.

Less than 12% of individuals who experienced a cardiac arrest in public had a bystander applied AED.

More than 23,000 children experience cardiac arrest outside of the hospital each year. 40% are related to sports. Nearly 20% are infants.

Cardiac arrest accounts for 10-15% of sudden unexpected infant deaths.

For adults and teens, Hands-Only CPR can double or even triple chance of survival.

Infants and children need CPR including breaths.

Only about 41% of people who experience cardiac arrest receive CPR from people nearby while waiting for emergency responders to arrive.

IT IS AMERICAN HEART MONTH! YOU ARE THE FIRST RESPONDER!

Cardiac arrest is a leading cause of death in the world. Each year, more than 350,000 cardiac arrests occur outside of the hospital in the United States – and 90% of these are fatal.

About 70% of cardiac arrests that happen outside of a hospital happen at home.

CPR, especially if performed immediately, could double or triple a person’s chance of survival.

SIGN UP FOR A CLASS NOW. YOU COULD SAVE A LIFE!

Hello All! Have you heard about the winter storm coming? (LOL) If you have registered for a class next week, particularly the first part of the week, it will most likely be cancelled. You should have gotten an email from me. If you did not, please return here for updates about CPR classes. I hope and pray that we all are safe and warm and that the storm is not as bad as predicted. You can go to www.atlas.heart.org or message/email me to reschedule your class.

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Quick check:
When does your BLS card expire? 👀

If it’s within the next 60–90 days, now is the time to book your recert so you’re not scrambling later.

Get in touch and I’ll send upcoming class dates. Or go to www.atlas.heart.org to find a class. Remember to type Seneca SC CPR in the location filter and look for the classes with my name, Michele Kidd.

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