How To Save A Life How To Save A Life

North students and staff talk about the importance of learning life saving techniques, like learning CPR and using AEDs.

by Jillian Hickey

As football fans saw recently from the scene that took place on January 2, 2023 with Bills Safety Damar Hamlin, accidents can happen at any time unexpectedly and it’s important to know those life saving techniques that save so many lives.

The usage of CPR and an AED helps to stabilize anyone experiencing a medical emergency until medical personnel can get the person more help.

“It’s important for students to be able to learn how to do CPR and use an AED because emergency situations can happen when you least expect it and it’s really important to know because it can save someone’s life” junior Madeline Steiger said.

Although saving a life can be a big task as well as a nerve racking one, it’s better to know what to do and be prepared.

“It is really easy to learn how to do CPR and use an AED. It will only take about an hour or less to learn and is easy to understand and remember” freshman Loni Fizer said.

According to the American Heart Association, each year, around 383,000 cardiac arrests happen outside of a hospital. “You never know when an emergency situation will occur. Most people want to be able to help if someone around them is struggling to breath, or experiencing heart problems, or has become unconscious. Training in CPR and use of an AED can save someone’s life” French teacher Madame Pruente said. Having emergency situation knowledge isn’t all just about being able to perform CPR or use an AED.

“Just be aware of your surroundings. Be willing to help. If somebody looks under distress, go over and ask what’s going on and you can evaluate that. Education and awareness makes more people capable of doing those things” design by Caitlyn Scott

HOSA teacher Barbara Williams said.