Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Classes
Everyone should know how and when to use CPR. When done correctly, CPR can save a life. CPR restores breathing and circulation until advanced life support can be administered by health care providers.
CPR may be necessary during many types of emergencies: accidents, near drowning, suffocation, poisoning, smoke inhalation, electrocution, and suspected sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Learning how to correctly administer CPR will give a victim the best chance of recovery.
CPR stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation, a combination of rescue breathing (mouth-to-mouth resuscitation) and chest compressions. If an individual is not breathing or circulating blood adequately, CPR can restore circulation of oxygen-rich blood to the brain. Without oxygen, permanent brain damage or death can occur in less than eight minutes.
CPR Classes
The City of Southlake Fire Services teaches classes on CPR once or twice a month. For more information or to sign up for a class please call Renni Burt at 817-748-8106 or Jeremy Blackwell at 817-748-8393.
For general information on CPR please visit the American Heart Association.