Did you know that every year in the US, around 2,500 people age 5-35 years old go into cardiac arrest? An ambulance can take as long as 10-15 minutes or more to arrive - bystanders doing CPR and using an AED are what determine survival in these situations.
Which is why it’s IMPERATIVE that each of us know how to perform CPR and use an AED. The good news? It takes ZERO medical education to use one!
steps if you find someone collapse:
(1) Call 911 and have someone grab the aed
(2) start cpr
(3) attach aed as soon as it arrives (watch video)
To always have CPR guidance on-hand, grab my CPR/AED Quick Guide!
That is it. You can do this. We can ALL do this – because every single human deserves the chance.
Want to buy one for your home or office? I’ve partnered with Heartsmart, which gives a 12% discount with code DRDARRIA. Click here to check out their AEDs.
PLEASE take a course- you can take the NEW virtual course “Until Help Arrives” through an amazing collaboration between American Red Cross and American College of Emergency Physicians, or one in person through the American Heart Association or The American Red Cross.
Best,
- Dr. Darria
