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"History:Sudden cardiac arrests kill over 300,000 people every year in the United States. Many people who suffer a sudden cardiac arrest could have survived if two critical steps had been taken:911 Emergency was calledChest compressions were applied rapidly and continuouslyOvercoming the Deficiency in CPR Training:In the past, people have been reluctant to perform traditional CPR as it seemed complicated. Individuals were hesitant to do rescue breathing on a stranger and concerns about correct form and potential liability prevented bystanders from attempting to save a life.In order to alleviate all concerns, we are introducing the \u201DNew\u201D CPR. It requires an individual to only know two things when an adult suddenly collapses in front of them.Promptly Call 911Begin rapid and continuous chest compressions until the paramedics arrive.Studies now show that continuous chest compression without rescue breathing is as effective as the traditional CPR.Project Heart Start Event: A Crash Course in Saving a LifeParticipants will learn:What to do if they think someone is having a heart attackHow to use an automated external defibrillator (AED)How to assist a choking victimThe session features Dr. Barry Ramo, Ms. Marisa Maez and Mr. Nelson Martinez.We anticipate training more than 2000 people at this year's event. 200 volunteer CPR facilitators will be on hand to assist participants.The program is not for CPR certification. If certification is needed, the standard four-hour course is necessary.Project Heart Start: Our FutureWe aim to teach New Mexicans basic skills to start a heart and save a life. Our goal is to train 100,000 citizens how to respond quickly and appropriately when an adult collapses from sudden cardiac arrest or suffers a heart attack.This includes supporting the improvement of emergency response by encouraging the installation of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in public areas throughout Albuquerque and ultimately New Mexico.We plan to obtain funding to bring the program to businesses, restaurants, service organizations and schools as a way to realize our goal of training 100,000 people in the \u201CNew\u201D CPR.\u201D"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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