Multiple US, India Cities Expand CPR Training to Improve Cardiac Emergency Response

Across various communities, CPR training initiatives are gaining momentum to equip both students and the general public with life-saving skills. Salem City Schools introduced new CPR kits and training through the American Heart Association's Nation of Lifesavers program, enhancing preparedness among students and staff. Similarly, Longboat Key Fire-Rescue has been inspiring residents through hands-only CPR classes that focus on chest compressions, with reported lives saved as a result. Near Harrisburg, free CPR sessions emphasize the importance of remaining calm and confident during emergencies, highlighting the role of bystanders in cardiac arrest situations. Internationally, AIIMS Bhopal is conducting CPR training for school students as part of IAP-CPR Awareness Month, aiming to cultivate knowledgeable first responders from a young age. Additionally, San Diego's Project Heartbeat offers free hands-only CPR and AED training to increase sudden cardiac arrest survival rates, underscoring the critical impact of immediate action in emergencies.