Power to be a hero
East Anglian Air Ambulance has been in the Marketplace this week, teaching everyone about CPR!
C stands for Cardio – all about the heart. P stands for Pulmonary – that means the lungs and breathing. R stands for Resuscitation – a big word that means helping someone stay alive. CPR is a way to help someone whose heart has stopped by keeping their heart and lungs working until help arrives. It might sound tricky, but with a bit of practice, anyone can do it – even you! It’s normal to feel nervous about CPR, but it’s actually a simple way to help someone in an emergency.
You don’t need to be a doctor or a grownup to make a difference. Just learning the basics means you could save a life. Remember: doing something is always better than doing nothing. You’ve got the power to be a hero! Hannah spoke to Josh and Christina from East Anglian Air Ambulance. Along with their teammate Simone, they’ve been helping young people feel more confident with CPR and showing how to use an AED (Automated External Defibrillator).
East Anglian Air Ambulance offers free CPR training to schools, workplaces, and community groups across East Anglia. They’re passionate about helping young people learn how to take action in an emergency. Christina said that many people are scared to help because they’r worried about doing it wrong. But doing something is always better than doing nothing – and even a little knowledge can save a life. Josh added that over 80% of cardiac arrests in the UK happen at home, so it’s more likely you’ll help someone you love, not a stranger
(Source: Warwickshire University).