A Halifax first aid instructor urges Nova Scotia companies to invest in CPR training. This aims on reducing the likelihood of heart attack deaths.

Increasing cases of death from cardiac arrest

In Canada, an individual who suffers a cardiac arrest outside a healthcare facility have a 5% chance of survival. There is a higher success rate is highly if people are trained.

Edmonton first aid — It is important to note that brain damage starts between 4-6 minutes post-arrest.

Seattle has the best survival rate in the world for cardiac arrests due to the training. Although CPR training is vital in a work environment, the knowledge extends beyond the workplace.

Rapid action with CPR

It is important to note that brain damage starts between 4-6 minutes post-arrest. The delivery of 30 chest compressions followed by 2 mouth-to-mouth pumps is still the best CPR practice.

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