LONE STAR CPR
Keeping the Public Trained & Safe!!!
Keeping the Public Trained & Safe!!!
"So Others May Live"
FAQ
KEY FACTS...
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest is the #1 killer in North America, causing over 325,000 deaths every year. (about 1 person every 2 min.)
- 95% of victims who experience SCA will die before they reach a hospital or other form of Emergency help.
- SCA's account for 75% of all cardiac disease deaths in persons aged 35-44.
- 65%- Caucasion
- 62%- African American
- 56%- Asian
- 59%- American Indian/ Alaskan
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest victims who dont recieve emergency care die within an average of 3 minutes.
Most Common Causes of Death...
Breast Cancer: 43,300
Prostate Cancer: 40,800
Auto Accident: 31,500
House Fire: 2,895
Sudden Cardiac Arrest: 250,000
Prostate Cancer: 40,800
Auto Accident: 31,500
House Fire: 2,895
Sudden Cardiac Arrest: 250,000
More AED & CPR Info:
- AED's are proven to save lives.
- Anyone providing CPR or AED car to a victim should NOT be worried about breaking ribs.
- Infant CPR should be provided FIRST then you should go get help if your alone.
- The "Good Samaritan" Law is provided to help protect rescuers voluntarily helping a victim in distress from being successfully sued in tort (i.e. for wrongdoing).
- Some AED's will help walk a rescuer perform the steps of CPR.
- If you see a victim collapse, go get help (AED) immediately.
- Becoming trained in the CPR & AED process is the #1 way to be 100% helpful.
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