What is CPR?

CPR stands for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.

CPR uses your breath and your hands to provide oxygen rich blood to the brain and heart of a victim in cardiac arrest, until defibrillation and more advanced care can be given.

Effective bystander CPR plus the prompt use of an AED, can double a victim's chance of survival for witnessed cardiac arrest. CPR is easy to learn.

Take an AHA CPR class every two years and routinely review the procedure to ensure that you'll be ready in an emergency.

What is an AED?

AED stands for Automated External Defibrillator.

Most cases of cardiac arrest are a result of ventricular fibrillation which is a chaotic and ineffective heart rhythm.

AEDs evaluate a victim's heart rhythm then generate and deliver a shock if necessary. AEDs are used only on victims with no normal breathing and no pulse.

The PAD (Public Access Defibrillation) program is one of the most important advances in public health. Through PAD, AEDs are made widely available in public places like airports, malls, and stadiums, for use by certified responders.

In all classes taught by AnneAerobic, you will learn to use an AED.