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MCC Daily Tribune

National CPR and AED Awareness Week

National CPR and AED Awareness Week runs from June 1 to 7 and aims to stress the importance of these actions to as many people as possible. Learning and mastering cardiopulmonary resuscitation (C.P.R.) techniques and automated external defibrillator (A.E.D.) use so that they can become lifelines for those who have experienced sudden medical emergencies is an honorable thing to do. The campaign also places importance on the actions of bystanders in helping deal with such emergencies, and the knowledge of these methods.

HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL CPR AND AED AWARENESS WEEK

  1. Learn the technique
    You can make a difference by learning the C.P.R. technique yourself. The American Red Cross frequently holds C.P.R. training sessions for those who are interested, and the more people that know C.P.R., the more lives can be saved.

  2. Post important information on your socials
    Tell your friends and family about National CPR and AED Awareness Week by posting about the campaign on your social media. Instructional posts on C.P.R. and A.E.D. use are also valuable in spreading the word.

  3. Buy a defibrillator
    If you know someone in your home who is at risk of sudden medical emergencies, having a portable defibrillator nearby would help prevent such situations from getting worse. It may not be the cheapest appliance to buy, but its benefits outweigh the cost.

5 IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT CARDIAC ARREST

  1. Time is of the essence
    A.E.D. usage within the first three minutes of sudden cardiac arrest increases the survival rate by over 80%.

  2. The abnormal heart rhythm
    Ventricular fibrillation (V.F.) is the name of the abnormal heart rhythm that usually triggers cardiac arrest.

  3. It is a serious killer
    Cardiac arrest globally claims more lives than colorectal cancer, breast cancer, influenza, pneumonia, and influenza combined.

  4. The main differences
    The difference between a heart attack and cardiac arrest is that a heart attack happens when the blood flow to the heart is blocked, while cardiac arrest is when the heart stops beating.

  5. It can happen to anyone
    Anyone of any age can experience sudden cardiac arrest, with up to 2,000 people under the age of 25 dying each year in the United States because of it.

WHY NATIONAL CPR AND AED AWARENESS WEEK IS IMPORTANT

  1. It raises awareness
    National CPR and AED Awareness Week highlights the importance of knowing C.P.R. techniques and proper defibrillator use. Both techniques, when applied properly, have proven to save many lives over the years.

  2. It spreads knowledge about C.P.R.
    Because the month-long campaign focuses on C.P.R. knowledge, it can help increase the number of people who know C.P.R. The campaign can help inspire more people to learn C.P.R., be it by themselves or by attending training sessions.

  3. It highlights community spirit
    National CPR and AED Awareness Week also highlights the importance of bystander actions when dealing with an emergency nearby. If a stranger near you is experiencing cardiac arrest or any kind of similar ailment, it is the duty of those around them to help them if they know how to. Doing so will help foster better relations within communities.

National CPR and AED Awareness Week - National Today

Sarah Benedict
MCC Wellness Council
06/01/2023