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Can I be sued for performing CPR or first aid?
A. Many states have Good Samaritan Laws in place that protect
those who render emergency care. Consult your local/state
laws for actual interpretation.
What are the risks of being infected with a communicable
disease while giving CPR or First Aid? i.e. HIV
A. There is always a risk, however it is quite low. All courses
offered stress the importance of barrier devices and other
protective equipment.
What does AED stand for?
A. It stands for automated external defibrillator. It is a
device used to shock the heart when in cardiac arrest.
What does CPR stand for?
A. It stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation. It is the skill
needed when a person is in cardiac arrest to provide blood
flow to the heart and brain.
How long does a CPR course take?
A. It varies from course to course. Please refer to the list
of classes for a full description.
How long is my card good for?
A. All American Heart Association courses are good for 2 years.
They expire the end of the month in which they were issued.
What are the warning signs of a heart attack?
A. Chest pain possibly spreading to the left or right arm,
neck, jaw, or center of the back. Shortness of breath, heavy
sweating and nausea. Actions for any one experiencing the
signs or symptoms should be to lie or sit quietly and call
911 right away.
What are the warning signs of a stroke?
A. Sudden severe onset of a headache, weakness or inability
to move one side of the body or the other. Facial droop,
slurred speech, and vision disturbance. Actions for any one
experiencing the signs or symptoms should be to lie or sit
quietly and call 911 right away.
What if I have been trained in CPR but forget the
actions?
A. Performing CPR for the first time can be scary. First and
foremost call 911 and to remember the letters ABC. It will
help you remember the steps.
What do I do if I don’t have a barrier device
with me?
A. If your work place requires you to know CPR or first aid
then they should provide you with a barrier device or make
one available in a first aid kit. At work you will need to
provide care.
Away from work the choice is yours. Many barrier devices fit
on a key chain so you can have one with you.