Did you that health experts estimate that Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) results in more than 400,000 deaths per year?  That OSHA attributes 13% of all workplace fatalities to SCA.  Here are even more startling numbers, using a 1st Responder CPR/AED team can reduce the fatality rate by anywhere from 49 to 74 percent according to the American Heart Association.

 Recently there have been 5 major changes to the guidelines of CPR/AED responders.

• Effective Chest Compression, push hard and push fast, at a rate of about 100 compressions per minute
• Use a 30:2 Compression to Ventilation Ratio
• Use two (2), 1 second breaths making sure to see a visible rise in the chest
• Use 1 Shock followed by CPR
• AED’s can be used with children 1+ year old.

The greatest factor for companies is to develop lay rescue response programs.  The most vital element of success is training and practice.  Create a link to local EMS responders, but always have your team ready to act.  Your team may save 1 life, or they may save many.