The American Red Cross aims to share potentially lifesaving information on how to perform CPR and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) during National CPR and AED Awareness Week.
One resource provided by the Red Cross is a First Aid App, which covers a variety of first aid needs and situations – including instant, free information on how to perform CPR and how to treat someone who is having a heart attack.
The app is a potentially lifesaving resource in an emergency situation. If someone is unconscious, an app user can navigate to the Emergency tab and select Unconscious. If it is determined the unconscious victim is not breathing, the app guides the user through CPR.
Tools like a 9-1-1 call button and instructional videos are featured in the app. For those certified in CPR, a link is included for detailed CPR steps to help refresh the information covered in training.
Overall, the First Aid App includes critical information for emergency situations. Features include:
Performing CPR on someone or using an AED can be an intimidating situation, so the app also provides answers to common questions like, “Aren’t I supposed to do mouth to mouth / rescue breaths?” and “Can I use a defibrillator?” (The answers are, in part, “If you feel able to…” and “Yes…”)
National CPR and AED Awareness Week is the perfect time to make sure you’re prepared with CPR and AED information. Consider: