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Get ready to learn how to save a life on June 1, which marks the start of National CPR and AED Awareness Week! This week-long observance highlights the importance of knowing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED) in emergency situations. Did you know that CPR dates back to ancient times, when it was believed that blowing into the mouth of a drowning victim could restore their breath? Thankfully, modern techniques have evolved and we now have advanced tools like AEDs to help increase survival rates for cardiac arrest. So join us in spreading awareness and potentially saving lives this National CPR and AED Awareness Week!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1740</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Early CPR Techniques</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Paris Academy of Sciences officially recommends mouth-to-mouth resuscitation for drowning victims.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1903</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Defibrillation Invented</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first successful defibrillation was performed by Dr. Albert L. Hyman, marking the birth of AED.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1958</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Modern CPR Introduced</div><div class='timeline-text'>Dr. James Elam and Dr. Peter Safar establish the modern method of CPR.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1980</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First AEDs for Public Use</div><div class='timeline-text'>Automated external defibrillators (AED) become available to the public for non-medical professionals to use in emergencies.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2007</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>CPR and AED Awareness Week</div><div class='timeline-text'>The American Heart Association along with the American Red Cross and National Safety Council work together to designate the start of June as National CPR and AED Awareness Week.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Learn CPR and AED skills</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Sign up for a CPR and AED training course to learn life-saving skills, or refresh your knowledge if you are already certified. This is the perfect way to celebrate National CPR and AED Awareness Week and be prepared to help someone in need.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Spread awareness on social media</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Use your social media platforms to share information about CPR and AED awareness. You can share facts, videos, and resources to educate others and encourage them to get trained.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a community CPR and AED event</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Organize a community event where people can come and learn about CPR and AED, practice their skills, and have fun while doing it. This is a great way to bring people together and raise awareness about the importance of these life-saving techniques.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create a CPR and AED training challenge</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Challenge yourself and others to learn and practice CPR and AED skills every day during National CPR and AED Awareness Week. Share your progress on social media and encourage others to join in.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Recognize local heroes</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take the time to recognize and appreciate the local heroes in your community who have used CPR and AED to save lives. This can be done through a small ceremony, social media shoutouts, or even a handwritten note of thanks.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It can save lives</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>CPR and AED training is crucial in emergency situations. By raising awareness and promoting proper training during National CPR and AED Awareness Week, more people will be equipped with the skills to potentially save a life.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It promotes community preparedness</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>In addition to individual training, this week also encourages communities to implement AEDs in public places and educate citizens on their location and use. This increases overall community preparedness for emergencies.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It raises awareness for heart health</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>National CPR and AED Awareness Week also brings attention to the importance of heart health. Learning about CPR and AED usage can also lead to individuals making healthier lifestyle choices to prevent cardiovascular diseases.</p> </div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>CPR Can Double or Triple the Chance of Survival</h3><p class='facts-content'>Immediate CPR can significantly increase the survival chances of a person undergoing a cardiac arrest by maintaining the blood flow to the heart and brain.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Almost 70% of Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrests Happen at Home</h3><p class='facts-content'>Knowing CPR can prove crucial at home as it's the most common location for out-of-hospital cardiac arrests to occur, according to statistics from the American Heart Association.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The Use of AEDs can increase Survival Rates by 90%</h3><p class='facts-content'>Early defibrillation with an AED significantly increases the survival rate of cardiac arrest victims. If defibrillation is delivered promptly, survival rates can reach as high as 90%.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>More Than 350,000 Cardiac Arrests Occur Outside of Hospitals Each Year in the U.S.</h3><p class='facts-content'>These alarming numbers underline the importance of widespread CPR and AED education, as most cardiac arrests occur at home or in public places.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Only About 46% of People who Experience an out-of-hospital Cardiac Arrest get the Immediate Help they Need</h3><p class='facts-content'>Despite the significant difference bystander CPR can make, less than half the people who experience a cardiac arrest at home, at work, or in public get the help that they need before professional help arrives.</p></div></div>
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