When a person has a sudden heart attack, their survival greatly depends on immediate help. Getting CPR from someone nearby is essential. Unfortunately, less than 1/3 of those people who experience a heart attack at home, work or in a public location get that help. Most bystanders are worried that they might do something wrong or make things worse. That’s why the American Heart Association has simplified things. They have created a multimedia campaign called “The Hands Only CPR”.
The Hands Only CPR Campaign
The American Heart Association is joining with the Ad Council for this national multimedia PSA campaign in an effort to increase awareness of and confidence in giving Hands-Only CPR.The goal of the campaign is to introduce Hands-Only CPR, a simplified method of CPR that requires NO mouth-to-mouth breathing, and to educate and encourage bystanders to take action when they see an adult suddenly collapse.
The Steps are Simple…
1. Call 911
2. Push hard and fast in the center of the chest until help arrives
The campaign’s tagline is “hands can do incredible things but nothing compares to using them to help save a life.” To watch Hands-Only CRP in action Check out this video .
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