About CPR

 

Learn all you need to know about CPR

What is CPR?
CPR stands for Cardiopulmonary resuscitation. It is an emergency procedure performed on people who are experiencing cardiac arrest. In some circumstances, CPR is performed when a person is experience respiratory arrest. It is performed both in hospitals and in pre-hospital settings by both healthcare workers and laymen.

CPR also includes the Heimlich maneuver.

Why should I learn CPR?
Heart Disease and Stroke is the #1 cause of death in America. Don't let someone you know be a statistic. Rapid administration of CPR doubles the chances of survival of cardiac arrest.

In children and infants, choking and suffocation are the most common causes of preventable death, learning CPR can help save the life of a child.

Additionally, learning CPR can be a smart professional choice. If you work as a childcare worker, parents are more comfortable with caregivers who know CPR and even in a job where the chance of needing to perform CPR is minimal, many employers will grant additional responsabilities (eg. Safety coordinator) to an employee who knows how to perform CPR.

Does CPR work?
When rapidly administered together with defibrillation and rapid transport, CPR can result in high (greater than 50 percent) long-term survival rates.

In Seattle, WA, where many people know CPR, survival rates are high, around 30% for witnessed cardiac arrest. However, here in New York City, where few people know CPR, survival rates are as low as 1-2% for witnessed cardiac arrest. By learning CPR you can help turn that statistic around!

Is there a minimum or maximum number for your classes?
No! We're happy to accomodate any class size, from 1 to 100 people. Thanks to our large instructor network, we're able to teach any class size effectively with all participants reaching the required level of CPR proficiency!

Anything else?
Yes! There is a lot more to learn about CPR! Take a class today to learn more or if you have any questions Contact Us! If you'd like to learn more before taking a class, please visit the American Heart Association website through the link on the right.