Save a Life...Learn Adult CPR and AED Use
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Spanish Language Session
When
Saturday, February 11, 2012
8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Where
Greater Houston Area
Red Cross
2700 Southwest Freeway
Houston, TX 77098
(On west bound feeder of highway 59W, Kirby exit – Free parking)
Map & Directions
Google Map | Event Flier
The victim of a sudden cardiac arrest has a 50 to 75% chance of being resuscitated if a shock is administered to the heart within 5 minutes of collapsing. At this point, the lack of circulation begins causing irreversible damage to the most vital organs. The chance of a patient surviving a cardiac arrest decreases by about 10% per minute after collapse and chance of survival is minimal after 10 minutes. Therefore, immediate intervention is essential.
Since 2006, numerous sudden deaths in young athletes have occurred. Almost 400 automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) were distributed to every school in the Houston and Spring Branch districts and numerous other institutions by the Texas Arrhythmia Institute. However, the general population has not been trained in the use of an AED. On-site AEDs are used only 34% of the time in the setting of a witnessed cardiac arrest.
American Red Cross, Texas Arrhythmia Institute and Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center have joined forces to offer this training day to the Houston community.
When
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Choice of 2 sessions:
- 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
- 1 – 5 p.m.
Where
Methodist Training Center*
8335 Lantern Point Dr.
Houston, TX 77054
(Take Kirby near 610 South loop, turn left on Murworth
Free parking, Teal Lot)
Event Flier/Map
*Please note that only registered individuals will be allowed access to the Methodist Training Center.
Cost
$10.00 per person – Participants must be 12 years of age or older.
No refunds. This is an indoor event and will be held rain or shine.
(Groups are welcome!)
Participants will receive Red Cross certification in Adult CPR and AED use upon successful completion of the class.
Registration
PARTICIPANTS MUST PRE-REGISTER
Online registration begins December 1, 2011. Use our Online Registration Form (En Espanõl).
Questions?
Call 832-667-5857 between 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. or email us at savealife@tmhs.org.
- There are two sessions on Saturday, February 11, 2012. Only 500 spaces per session are available.
- There is one Spanish only session on Saturday, February 11, 2012. Only 250 spaces are available. (En Espanõl)
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