More About CPR

First Aid Training Saves Lives

• CPR administered immediately doubles the victim’s chances of survival. Statistics show children tend to respond to CPR better than adults if administered as soon as possible.
• Children’s bodies respond quicker to CPR
• Poisoning, allergic reactions, smoke inhalation, head trauma and drowning are potential dangers causing a child to stop breathing and cardiac arrest.
• Drowning is the second-leading cause of injury-related death among children
  under the age of 15. U.S Center for Disease Control & Prevention
• CPR is most successful when administered as quickly as possible. It should
  only be performed when a person shows no signs of life: Unconscious, Unresponsive, Not breathing or No pulse.

Common Causes of Cardiac Arrest

• Heart disease – most common cause of cardiac arrest
• Suffocation
• Poisonous gases
• Drug overdose
• Electric shock.

Things to Remember

• Some people hesitate to call 911 because they are not sure if the situation is a medical emergency – if in doubt, call 911.
• Give an accurate location so the ambulance gets to the injured as soon as possible.
• Do not hang up the phone until you are told to.
• Stay calm and continue to refresh your skills with our DVD.
• If you are alone with an infant or a child you need to give 2 minutes of care before you call 911. If you have a phone with speaker phone, use it. Get 911 on the line as you take immediate action to administer first aid.