When a life is on the line, CPR is a life-saving technique. When a person collapses and no longer moves, he/she might be experiencing a massive heart attack and was one of those who did not have the typical warning signs or chest pain. In such cases, the heart flipped quickly into a deadly rhythm, leading to unconsciousness.
Importance of CPR
If this occurred while alone in a garage or while cycling solo, death is inevitable. If one collapses in public, CPR can be performed and a shock from an automated external defibrillator (AED) can restore the pulse and medical care can be given.
Both CPR and AED are not complex skills and you can easily enroll in a course. Various countries in Europe have long required basic first aid and CPR certification as a requirement for receiving a driver’s license.
Be ready to save a life by enrolling in a first aid course
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and using an automated external defibrillator (AED) can save a life. Prompt delivery of life-saving techniques improves the chances of survival during emergencies.
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Learn how to be ready for emergencies by enrolling in our first aid and CPR course. Our courses maintain social distancing measures with reduced class sizes to maintain the minimum 2 meters apart along with the mandatory use of face masks and regular temperature checks. The venue of the courses undergo regular, enhanced cleaning and disinfection routines.
For more information, check out these sources:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/first-aid/first-aid-cpr/basics/art-20056600
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automated_external_defibrillator