How CPR and finding an AED can save a life during cardiac arrest

Most people who suffer cardiac arrest don’t get immediate help — in part because bystanders often don’t know what to do. The collapse of football player Damar Hamlin was a reminder of the benefits of knowing CPR in an emergency.

found that an estimated 65 percent of people had CPR training, but only 18 percent were up to date on their training.

“One of the greatest take-home points from this terrible situation is how important it is to be able to provide CPR quickly,” said Larry Phillips, a cardiologist at . The key is to “first recognize that a medical emergency is taking place, and then to quickly be able to provide CPR, and [use a] defibrillator when needed to help return the heart to normal heart rhythm.”The Washington Post spoke to cardiologists about cardiac arrests and what bystanders should do if they witness someone collapsing.

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