CPR Month: Be Prepared to Save a Life

November is CPR Month, a time to raise awareness about the life-saving impact of CPR and Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs). 

Cardiac arrest can happen suddenly and unexpectedly, often in the presence of family, friends or bystanders. Acting quickly can make a big difference and improve a person's chance of survival.

AEDs are portable devices that can help restore a normal heart rhythm during a cardiac arrest. They are found in many public spaces and workplaces and designed for anyone to use. AEDs give clear, step-by-step instructions to help guide you through an emergency.  

When CPR and an AED are used together, they can greatly increase the chance of survival.

Learning CPR and knowing how to recognize and respond to a cardiac arrest can help save a life.  Every second counts. You can make a difference.

To learn more about CPR and AEDs, visit york.ca/CPR