Inspired by a staff member suffering cardiac arrest one evening after a show, the staff at the Florida Theatre decided it was time for the organization’s president, directors, managers, stage personnel and security staff to learn cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The young man, who was physically fit, does not smoke or drink and rides his bicycle every day, was revived in the theater by a first responder and recovered after being sent to the hospital.
The American Heart Association has released new guidelines for CPR, including that chest compression should be the first step when attempting to help a victim who is unresponsive and not breathing normally. Chest compression is also recommended as the proper action for people who have not been properly trained in administering CPR.
To find out about on-site CPR training for companies and the locations of training centers, visit www.cpranytime.org or call the American Heart Association at 256-5700.