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Another successful weekend of hands only CPR teaching

October 18, 2015 by William Dillon

On Friday, STHF was at Butler High School teaching hands only CPR to freshman in their health class.  As always, the students are very enthusiastic learners and our instructors are really hitting their stride teaching CPR.  STHF Butler 2015 2015-10-16 at 07-59-04

We know of 2 saves that our students had last year.  One of the saves involved a student that we had taught at Butler High School.

On Sunday, we were asked to come and teach a Bible study group at Christ United Methodist Church in Louisville.  This was a great class.  Lots of great questions.  The students were very appreciative and the class had the usual empowering effect on the students.  They felt that they would know what to do in the event of a cardiac arrest.  Virgin Gorda 2015 2015-10-18 at 12-43-46

The recent IOM study and the brand new AHA guidelines on resuscitation emphasize the importance of bystanders getting involved and acting appropriately during a cardiac arrest.  We feel that learning bystander CPR is a basic life skill.  We offer hands only CPR classes at no cost to the public.  Classes last 30-45 minutes on average.  In a cardiac arrest, would you know what to do?  Can you take a 1/2 hour out of your life to learn how to save someone else’s life?

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Our mission is to improve survival from cardiac arrest through training and education.  We intend to utilize pre-medical students to go into the community to teach hands only CPR at no cost to the recipient.  To survive a cardiac arrest a number of things have to happen and happen quickly.  First, … read more

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We are a highly motivated foundation in Louisville, KY that intends to improve survival from cardiac arrest in our community. The foundation will offer hands-only CPR training at no cost to the recipient. We will educate people about cardiac arrest and what to do in a cardiac emergency.

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