February is about more than cupid and roses. In honor of Heart Month, and as strong supporters of the American Heart Association, we’re sharing important resources – because YOU are the gift that matters.
YOU are a first responder. YOU have the power to save a life. Be ready to act in a cardiac emergency.
CPR can save lives. For adults and teens, Hands-Only CPR can double or even triple chance of survival.
Hands-Only CPR has two simple steps, performed in this order:
Step 1: Call 911 immediately if you see a teen or adult suddenly collapse.
Step 2: Push hard and fast in the center of the chest to the beat of a song with 100 beats per minute (i.e., “Staying Alive”).
We can’t always choose when an emergency strikes —but we can choose how ready we are to face it.
FAST FACTS
- Cardiac arrest is a leading cause of death in the world. Each year, more than 350,000 cardiac arrests occur outside of the hospital in the United States –and 90% of these are fatal.
- About 70% of cardiac arrests that happen outside of a hospital happen at home.
- Less than 12% of individuals who experienced a cardiac arrest in public had a bystander applied AED.
George Nemphos is proud to serve on the Greater Maryland Board of Directors for the American Heart Association.
Join us in supporting the American Heart Association to help build a Nation of Lifesavers and learn more: https://www.heart.org/en/nation-of-lifesavers
