Many people were horrified to witness Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) live during the Buffalo Bills/Cincinnati Bengals NFL game when Bills player Damar Hamlin went down on the field. The good news of this stories how the teams and sportscasters rallied around, prayed for, and were too distraught to continue the game. The scene that played out also highlighted that the quick actions of athletic trainers and EMS crew that literally saved a mans life and, as a result, he is now recovering in the hospital. It highlighted the very real positive outcomes that having trained personnel who can jump into action quickly, an AED dispatched to the scene and put into use within minutes of the collapse, and the coordinated response by EMS and continued care upon arrival at the hospital can yield a victim of SCA.
If you are rusty or need to learn the steps of CPR, the cost of a class and a couple hours out of your daily routine could net life-saving benefits of a family member, friend, or coworker. If having an AED onsite at your place of business, club, or even home is something that interests you, we think you'll be pleasantly surprised at how easy to use and affordable they really are. Chances are you have a fire-extinguisher at home or in your place of business and would welcome anyone to grab it should the need arise. An AED is intended for use in the same manner...the faster it can be deployed, the better the victim's chance of intact survival. No medical background or training necessary beyond a simply CPR class. Remember that most cardiac arrest happens at home. Are you prepared? We can help!
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- Ginger Davis
Heartland CPR, llc
405-603-6666
www.HeartlandCPR.com
