Resuscitation Science

Leading with Science

2025 Guidelines

We follow the latest CPR research and guidelines to deliver training that’s clear, current, and confidence-building.

Setting the Standard

Stay updated with the newest CPR & AED recommendations simple, practical, and easy to follow.

New Courses Available!

Hands-on training built on proven techniques so learners practice correctly and respond faster in real emergencies.

CARDIAC ARREST - TEN IMPORTANT FACTS

1

Over 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur annually in the U.S.

It is one of the leading causes of death worldwide.

2

70% of Cardiac arrests occur at home

(Be prepared to help. Average EMS response time is 7 minutes)

3

Early CPR is one of the strongest predictors of survival

(CPR should ideally begin within 10 seconds of collapse)

4

Proper bystander CPR increases survival 3x.

(Improper CPR is still so much better than no CPR at all)

5

Early defibrillation with AEDs can improve survival from 10% to 70%

(Current bystander AED use is only 12%)

6

Cardiac arrest is reversible when treated quickly with CPR and defibrillation.

(Current survival to discharge from OHCA is ~10%)

7

Each minute delay in CPR, can lead to 10% decrease in survival

(Immediate CPR can be the difference between life and death)

8

Brain damage begins in 4 minutes without Oxygen

(Early CPR restores blood flow and oxygen to brain)

9

Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is not the same as a heart attack

(Cardiac arrest – no pulse, unconsciousness. Heart Attack – blocked blood flow)

10

In cardiac arrest, using AED before EMS arrives improves survival significantly

(AEDs are safe to use and can even be used by untrained bystanders)

Login

Signup