Ohio doctors and cardiac arrest survivors are urging all Ohioans to learn CPR, following the recent law signed by Gov. Mike DeWine requiring AED devices in schools. About 30 Ohioans experience cardiac arrest daily, with only 10% surviving. It is a time-sensitive and devastating medical emergency, with survival chances decreasing by 10% each minute. To address this issue, the Every Minute Counts campaign was launched by Ohio Emergency Medical Services and the Ohio Department of Public Safety, encouraging organizations statewide to teach CPR skills. Participants emphasized the importance of immediate action by bystanders, even if it is not perfect, before emergency crews arrive.
Dr. Justin Benoit highlighted the urgency of the situation, stressing the need for bystanders to take control and perform hands-only CPR until help arrives. Heather Kaufman, EMS Coordinator for the Ohio Department of Public Safety, provided instructions on how to properly administer CPR and emphasized the importance of using an AED. Popular songs like “Baby Shark,” “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun,” and “Stayin’ Alive” can help maintain the right tempo for compressions.
A survivor, Jason Johnson, shared his experience performing CPR on a friend, emphasizing that doing something is always better than doing nothing. The key message from the event was the vital importance of learning CPR and taking action in emergency situations, as every minute counts in saving lives. For more information, visit the Ohio Emergency Medical Services website.
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