Why American Red Cross CPR/AED & First Aid?



Save Lives

  • Sudden cardiac arrest, the leading cause of death in adults, accounts for 325,000 annual adult deaths in the United States.
  • A treatment delay of 4–5 minutes decreases survival rates by as much as 40 percent; a delay of 10 minutes or longer results in death 95 percent of the time.
  • 85% of all out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur either at work or at home.
  • Each minute that defibrillation is delayed reduces the chance of survival by about 10%.
  • Prompt, effective administration of CPR/AED and first aid can mean the difference between life and death.

American Red Cross Quality

  • There's no substitute––American Red Cross safety training is based on the latest scientific findings and teaching methods, meets OSHA guidelines; instruction combines video, lectures, demonstrations, discussions and hands-on training.
  • Knowledgeable instructors––all Red Cross courses are taught by highly-trained instructors who are subject-matter experts skilled in effective teaching and learning techniques.
  • Convenient, easy-to-understand course materials–– Red Cross participant materials and take-home reference guides are easy to read, and feature visuals that support instruction.

Empowerment

  • Gain confidence as you acquire skills that make a difference––skills that will enable you to respond competently and promptly to life’s emergencies.

What is an Automated External Defibrillator or AED?

An AED is an electronic device that recognizes a heart rhythm that requires a shock, and then prompts the rescuer to deliver the shock simply by pressing a button. AEDs are small, lightweight, simple to operate and extremely reliable.

AEDs have been proven to be safe, reliable and effective in preventing unnecessary death from sudden cardiac arrest. Studies have clearly demonstrated that survival rates are high when defibrillation treatment is administered within the first few minutes following sudden cardiac arrest. In three studies of cardiac arrest in supervised cardiac-rehabilitation centers, more than 90 percent of victims were successfully resuscitated using AEDs.

With more people trained in CPR/AED and First Aid, more lives can be saved!
Register for a CPR/AED or First Aid class today.

For more information about Red Cross training and products, or to purchase an automated external defibrillator, please contact James Parker at 212-875-2060 or parkerj@nyredcross.org.