Everything You Need to Know About CPR

Imagine you’re at home with a loved one when they suddenly stop breathing and collapse. You shake their shoulder and shout their name, but they don’t respond. You call 911. Now what? If a person isn’t breathing and is unresponsive, it’s likely that their heart has stopped beating. When this happens, the blood stops moving, depriving the brain of oxygen. Fortunately, there’s a simple way to help. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) keeps blood flowing to the heart and brain of someone whose heart isn’t beating. It can help keep them alive until medical professionals arrive. Here are some facts about CPR. To learn more, sign up for a free class at your local Red Cross. 

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