Why It Is Essential To Know CPR

CPR Saves Lives

It's not just after a heart attack or cardiac arrest that CPR prevents brain death. In cases of electric shock, drowning, suffocation, or serious allergic reactions, cardiopulmonary resuscitation can be the difference between making it to the hospital and losing the fight minutes before help arrives—or even restart the heart.

Like anything, CPR will never be a foolproof one-size-fits-all medical treatment. But it's because it is so essential in so many situations, that everyone should take the opportunity to learn. Online resources and diagrams are a better place to start than guesswork, and several reputable organizations offer classes for all ages.

Even if the medical field is the furthest thing from your personal goals, learning CPR will still equip you with, if nothing else, the comfort of knowing you can save lives should you ever need to.