Vashon's Save a Life CPR/AED Project

Be a resource for your family, friend, neighbor or visitor in case they have a sudden cardiac arrest, by learning how to do cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED). Attend a free hands-on class by Vashon Island Fire & Rescue: vifr.org/cpr-classes, and access our CPR/AED guide below.

Vashon Maury Save a Life CPR/AED Project guide

View or download the Vashon Maury Save a Life CPR/AED Project guide as a PDF file:

 

Vashon Maury Save a Life CPR/AED Guide

 

Topics include:

  • Cardiac Arrest: What is it?
  • Who is at Risk for Cardiac Arrest
  • Cardiac Arrest Signs
  • What should I do if I see a cardiac arrest?
  • Learn CPR/AED  Before an Emergency
  • CPR: What and How
  • AED: What and How
  • What is the Chain of Survival?
  • Profile of Cardiac Arrest in the USA
  • Disparities in Cardiac Arrest and Survival
  • How to find AEDs on Vashon Maury
  • How to Obtain an AED
  • How to Maintain Your AED
  • References & Links
  • Current AED Models on Vashon Maury