Why Learn?

 CPR & AED Will Greatly Increase Chance of Survival

• Without intervention in a cardiac arrest, the survival rate is around 10%. 
• With prompt CPR and an AED, it jumps to over 66%. (Source: American Heart Association -- AHA)

Cardiac Arrest Is Common

• In one year alone, the AHA says that 475,000 Americans die from cardiac arrest.
• Unfortunately, only 46% of people get help before professionals arrive.
• More than 350,000 cardiac arrests occur outside of the hospital each year. 
• Take the training and be the one to save a life.

Song Tells You How Fast to Go

• During CPR, you should push on the chest at a rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute. 
• The beat of  Stayin' Alive is a perfect match for this. 
• Click the song link to see the music video on YouTube. It's an oldie but goodie. 

First Aid Equips You to Respond 

At Work:

• Serious at-work injuries in the U.S. (those needing medical attention) are over 4.5 million annually.
• On average, 15 workers die each day in the U.S. from traumatic injuries.

At Home:

• Falls are the leading cause of home injuries in the U.S. 
• Other significant causes include poisonings, burns, cuts, and choking. 

Everywhere:

• Trauma is the leading U.S. cause of death, up to age 45.
• First aid can reduce severity of trauma for faster recovery and saving lives.