Be a Hero, Save a Life, Learn Hands-Only CPR

Seeing a heart attack can be scary, but don't be afraid to take action - two simple steps can save lives. Every year, more than 350,000 heart attacks occur outside a hospital or emergency department, according to the American Heart Association.

Heart Attacks

 When someone has a heart attack, rapid cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can make the difference between life and death. In fact, rapid CPR can double or triple the risk of cardiac arrest. Many people still think that effective CPR involves oral rehabilitation and chest compressions, and they may hesitate to do so, but that is not the case. such as regular CPR for cardiac arrest at the home, office, or in public places for the first few minutes until further assistance. “By equipping people with Hands-Only CPR Training, they learn how easy this approach is and there is a level of comfort that will help them overcome the anxiety that causes hesitation to do something in an emergency,” said Raina Merchant, Chair, American Heart Association Emergency Cardiovascular Care. Manual CPR only includes two simple steps. - First, call 911. - Second, push hard and fast in the middle of the chest of a person with a heart attack. How Hard Is Pushing? At least 2 inches. How fast? That's easy. Use the rhythm of a typical song with 100 to 120 bits per minute. For example, the classic disco hit, "Stayin 'Alive" can help you stay on the run, but anything with the same status will do. To help promote the lifesaving value of Hands-Only CPR, the American Heart Association has partnered with Anthem Foundation, Anthem, Inc.'s generous arm, in the community service campaign, "Power in Your Hands," to encourage everyone to learn Hands-Only CPR. "Approximately 70 percent of cardiac arrests occur at home, and CPR can increase this chances of survival by two to three times if they are performed promptly," said Shantanu Agrawal, MD, Chief Health Officer at Anthem, Inc. CPR only. By providing more access to training we can help increase the number of people who are prepared to respond in the event of an emergency and to others, which could mean saving the life of a loved one. "American Heart Association offers a 90-second video presentation of Hands-Only CPR, as well as a new CPR first aid app that anyone can download from the phone. Visit heart.org/handsonlycpr for more information.

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