The Importance of CPR Training for the Whole Family

Did you know that most cardiac arrests happen at home? This is referred to as out-of-hospital cardiac arrests (OHCA). The CPR training you receive is most likely to be used at home to save the life of someone you love.

To emphasize the importance of CPR training, here is the breakdown.

According to Cardiac Arrest Registry to Enhance Survival (CARES) data from 2020:

  • 73.9% of OHCA in adults are in a home, 15.1% are in a public setting and 10.9% are in a nursing home

  • 87.5% of OHCA in children are in a home and 12.2% are in a public place

The study found in  Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation newsletter highlighted this key factor:

Laypeople in low-income Black and Hispanic neighborhoods are less likely to initiate CPR for people with OHCA.

This data emphasizes the importance of CPR training for the whole family.

Debra Williams