5 Reasons Why Your Organization Needs an AED Program Management Service

Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest strikes over 350,000 people in the United States each year and the overall survival rate is estimated to be less than five percent. A growing number of organizations are…

An Insider's Scoop...

Questions AND Answers from a CPR Instructor

Have you always wanted to ask questions of a CPR instructor, but never had the opportunity? I've taken the time to answer the most frequently asked questions with some additional "insider scoop"! If you have any that you'd like to pose to me, please leave it in the comments sections and I'll respond.

 

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Some people, such as men over the age of 40, are at greater risk of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), but SCA can affect anyone, even children. Common causes of SCA among children include Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, trauma, accidents, and congenital heart disease.

After undergoing SCA, both infants and children have a much better chance of survival if they receive CPR immediately. However, CPR is only…