US EditionAmerican Heart Association Instructor Demonstrates CPR
- The American Heart Association launched the Nation of Lifesavers movement during CPR and AED Awareness Week in early June to double sudden cardiac arrest survival rates by 2030.
- This initiative responds to over 350,000 cardiac arrests annually outside hospitals and more than 10,000 at workplaces, highlighting the urgent need for wider CPR training.
- The campaign features new hands-only CPR kiosks, free training kits distributed to schools, and outreach efforts teaching children and adults how to perform CPR effectively.
- Certified trainer Ryan emphasized that even brief instruction under an hour greatly improves survival odds, while survivors like Ilisa Juried stress the crucial need for universal CPR knowledge.
- The movement aims to increase community confidence and readiness to act fast, suggesting significant potential to save lives through expanded CPR education by 2030.
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