What would you want if you suddenly found yourself in a situation where someone had stopped breathing? What if it was you? If everyone was taught cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), so that they knew how to use it, more lives would be saved, including possibly your own.
CPR is a lifesaving skill that includes helping a person to breath as well as helping their heart to beat. At times knowing how to do this will sustain a persons life until health care professionals arrive. It is not often that the average person finds themselves in a situation that requires they know how to use this skill. The truth is that it does happen and knowing the simple skills and techniques for applying CPR could change yours or another persons life forever.
There are many ways to learn and become certified in CPR training. The best place to start is at your place of employment. Many companies and government organizations host annual CPR training for their staff. check to see when the next session is available. The second place to try is the American Red Cross. the American Red Cross offers classes in CPR, AED (automated external defibrillator), and first aid training in communities all over the country. If you are still having trouble finding a class to register for you can ask the fire department in your neighborhood or a community outreach center.
AEDs are becoming more and more available at locations around the country including workplaces, airports, restaurants, malls and many more. The operation of one of these devices is simple but requires an introduction. These devices that send a shock to a persons heart have saved many lives.
CPR is a simple and can be an effective lifesaving skill to have. Nobody should hesitate to take the half day course and get certified as soon as you can.