CPR can triple the chance of surviving a cardiac arrest. Here's how to learn hands-only CPR in LA County
"Definitely didn't expect to come and learn how to do CPR, but I'm really glad that I stumbled onto this," Barba said.
"It can be learned in three steps: You check for consciousness. If they are not conscious, then you have someone call 911, and then you initiate chest compressions. And you basically press hard and fast until first responders arrive," Austin explained. Seventy percent of cardiac arrests happen outside of the hospital, and there's only a 10% chance of survival. That's why the more people who know bystander CPR, the more lives can be saved.
"I think it's a great idea, because everybody gets a chance to try it out before they have to do it in real life," said Dr. Anita Kriplani, a pulmonologist. Participants learn how to position their hands and experience how hard and fast compressions need to be.So far, about 1,000 people have undergone hands-only CPR training. If you want to learn how to be a heart hero, you can find out more on the"Anyone can be placed in a situation where they can be a first responder, so why not be empowered and have that life-saving skill?" Austin said.
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