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Learning to Save a Life: Why CPR Is Important
Sudden cardiac arrest is a leading cause of death in the US and Canada, with 92% of victims dying before reaching the hospital. Bystander CPR can double or triple a victim's chance of survival by keeping their blood flowing until emergency services arrive. However, 70% of Americans are not CPR certified and many who are trained may lack confidence performing it during an emergency. This document encourages readers to get certified in CPR through a free online course so they can help save a life if needed.
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Learning to Save a Life: Why CPR Is Important
- 1. Learning to Savea Life Understanding the importance of CPR.
- 2. CPR Facts • Suddencardiac arrest is the most common cause of death in the United States and Canada. • 92% of sudden cardiac arrest victims die before they ever reach the hospital.
- 3. How CPR CanHelp • If more people knew CPR and had the confidence to use it, fewer lives would be lost. • Bystander CPR can double or even triple a victim’s chances of survival.
- 4. Do You KnowCPR? • 70% of Americans do not know CPR. • Even those who have been trained may not feel comfortable enough to use their skills in a cardiac emergency.
- 5. Who, When, Where? •88% of cardiac arrests occur at home. • The person’s life you save could be a loved one. • It could happen to anyone, any time—even without warning to people who appear healthy.
- 6. Survival Statistics • Only8% if those who experience a cardiac arrest outside of a hospital survive. • Only 32% receive CPR from a bystander. • When the heart and lungs stop working, the victim only has about 5 minutes before brain death starts to occur. • Survival depends on keeping the blood flowing.
- 7. Be the OneWho Acts • You can make a difference. • Get CPR certified. • Act, even if you’re scared or nervous. • You can only help.
- 8. Free CPR Course •Visit OnlineCPRCertification.net to take a free CPR course, watch how-to videos, and brush up on your life saving skills. • Studies have shown that 15 minutes of training can be just as effective as a 4 hour course when it comes to saving a life. • Download our free CPR ebook.