The Lifesaving Power of CPR: Why Everyone Should Learn It

Every 90 seconds, someone in the United States dies from a cardiac arrest

1. This staggering statistic underscores the critical importance of learning cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). CPR is a simple yet powerful skill that can make the difference between life and death in emergency situations. Here’s why everyone should consider learning CPR.

The Reality of Cardiac Arrest

Cardiac arrest is a leading cause of death in the United States, with over 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests (OHCA) occurring annually

2. Unfortunately, nearly 90% of these incidents are fatal

2. The chances of survival decrease by 10% for every minute that passes without CPR and defibrillation

2. This means that immediate action by bystanders is crucial.

The Impact of Immediate CPR

When CPR is administered immediately after cardiac arrest, it can double or even triple a person’s chance of survival

3. CPR helps maintain vital blood flow to the brain and other organs until professional medical help arrives. This is particularly important because brain damage can occur within minutes of the heart stopping.

Real-Life Heroes

There are countless stories of ordinary people who have saved lives through CPR. For instance, a high school basketball player saved an opposing team member who collapsed during a game, and an 11-year-old Girl Scout saved her father after learning CPR

4. These stories highlight the importance of widespread CPR training and the difference it can make.

Why Learn CPR?

1. Empowerment: Knowing CPR gives you the confidence to act in an emergency. You can be the difference between life and death for someone in need.
2. Accessibility: CPR training is widely available and can be completed in a few hours. Many organizations offer courses, including the American Heart Association and the Red Cross.
3. Community Safety: The more people trained in CPR, the safer our communities become. With more bystanders capable of providing immediate assistance, survival rates for cardiac arrest victims can improve significantly.

Conclusion

Learning CPR is a vital skill that everyone should consider. With cardiac arrest claiming a life every 90 seconds in the United States, the ability to perform CPR can save lives and give victims a fighting chance. By taking the time to learn CPR, you can become a hero in your community and potentially save a life.

Have you ever considered learning CPR? What motivated you to think about it?

Welcome to Coastal Ga. CPR

So here we Go! My first blog. Let me introduce my self, I am Curtis Johnson, owner and founder of Coastal Ga. CPR. I have completed two careers at this point in my life and here we are on the third. So you ask, why I am I doing this. Very simply , I saw a need and I have the skills and desire to take action. I was taught a long time ago, “If you see something not getting done and it bothers you, you are probably the one to do something about it”. So where do we begin? As a teenager, my mother always said I would help anyone in need and that passion has followed me my whole life. I have work many jobs in my 65 years of life and even today, I can say that has made me who I am. I began my medical involvement in 1985 as a volunteer firefighter/EMT in Washington State while active duty in the US Navy Submarine force. As I transferred so did my involvement, next in Groton CT. with Groton Ambulance and then in Kingsland, Ga with the Kingsland Fire Department until my retirement from the Navy. The last 20 years have been working for the Navy as a Occupational Safety Specialist and the Commands CPR program manager, and now here we are serving our community. I saw a need to establish a full time CPR training business focused on providing training in a area where class we at the convenience of the instructor and not the Student. We offer classes regularly and when the client needs it, both mobile and at their location. We hope you will continue follow us as we grow and provide more training to equip everyone who needs or want this training.