After someone stops breathing, or the heart stops beating, he or she can survive for only 4 to 6 minutes before lack of oxygen results in brain damage or death. CPR can buy extra time for your loved one, until professional help can arrive, by artificially circulating oxygen to the brain. Over 1.5 million heart attacks occur each year and approximately 350,000 of these victims die before ever reaching a hospital. Over 70% of all cardiac and breathing emergencies occur in the home when a family member is present and available to help a victim.
SIGN UP FOR A CPR CLASS Reasons to take CPR and/or First Aid: After someone stops breathing, or the heart stops beating, he or she can survive for only 4 to 6 minutes before lack of oxygen results in brain damage or death. CPR can
