Even the Department of Defense recognizes the importance of CPR. This past week, medical personnel assigned to a guided-missile destroyer taught the ship’s crew cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

CPR training was originally provided to the crew who work with electronic equipment, but the classes are now provided to the entire crew.

There are many hazards on a ship, and the AHA estimates that more than 90,000 people are saved each year with CPR. Having sailors familiar with life-saving techniques just makes sense.

Be a hero. Learn CPR!

Soccer season is upon us and it’s a good time to make sure you know CPR. With dozens of kids running their little hearts out in the heat, there’s no telling what kind of emergency could happen.

Most youth organizations don’t require their volunteer coaches to be CPR certified, which is why parents really need to step up and take responsibility.

In some states, lightening and flash storms occur and can turn a great afternoon into a horrible event.

Always have a first aid kit available, and keep your eyes open for signs someone is having a problem.

Be a hero. Learn CPR!

The sad fact is that about 70% of Americans do not know how to provide CPR. And since most cardiac arrest, heart attacks, happen at home seventy-percent of America relies upon medical help to arrive and take care of everything.

But in just four short minutes without oxygen the human brain will begin to lose precious cells, and should your loved one survive, oxygen deficit equals brain damage.

Most people are scared and panic when the unexpected happens, but with CPR training a feeling of preparedness takes over. Instead of panic, your training kicks in and you’re more likely to react to the the situation with some level of calm and action.

Nobody has ever regretted learning CPR. Performing CPR on an adult is somewhat different than performing it on an infant, so it’s good to take both classes. A few hours out of your day could save a life.

Be a hero. Learn CPR!