10 Facts About Cardiac Life Support (CPR)

1. Heart diseases are the number 1 killer.
2. Cardiac attack can occur anytime, anywhere.
3. Sudden cardiac arrest has low survival rate.
4. Majority of sudden cardiac attack occurs outside the hospital, usually at the street, at home or at work.
5. 80% of cardiac arrest are witnessed by a family member.
6. Only 4-6% survive in cardiac attack because majority of the witness doesn't know how to do the right CPR.
7. Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) can be learned by anyone.
8. CPR requires no special medical skill or training.
9. Effective CPR can double the chance of survival.