Saint Luke’s North Hospital and NRAD partner in community CPR push

Sudden cardiac arrest is the number one killer of Americans 40 and older. Every day, more than 1,000 people suffer sudden cardiac arrest outside a hospital. Of this, only 11 percent will ultimately survive. However, with early bystander CPR and use of an AED (automated external defibrillator) the rate improves to 38 percent.

The difference between life and death can be made by performing CPR and it’s now easier than ever to learn and know for your loved ones and neighbors. If it was up to you, could you save someone’s life?

Saint Luke’s North Hospital and the Northland Regional Ambulance District (NRAD) are partnering to offer free monthly hands-only CPR classes in Platte City and Smithville. Hands-only CPR is CPR without mouth-to-mouth breaths. It is recommended for use by people who see a teen or adult suddenly collapse in an "out-of-hospital" setting and consists of two easy steps: calling 9-1-1, and pushing hard and fast in the center of the chest.

Class attendees will learn CPR in less than an hour. Additionally through the partnership, CPR trainers are available to present this valuable education to area groups. Everyone can help make their community safer by learning how to save a person’s life with CPR.

"Together we know how important this mission is to improving the outcomes of sudden cardiac arrest," said Scott Roy, executive director, Northland Regional Ambulance District. "The more people who know to push hard and push fast, the more lives we can save in our community."

Learn how to push hard and fast to save a life. To schedule a time to learn hands-only CPR, visit 816-858-4450 or visit www.nrad-ems.org.

About Saint Luke’s North Hospital

Saint Luke's North Hospital is a member of Saint Luke's Health System, which consists of 10 area hospitals and several primary and specialty care practices, and provides a range of inpatient, outpatient, and home care services. Founded as a faith-based, not-for-profit organization, our mission includes a commitment to the highest levels of excellence in health care and the advancement of medical research and education. The health system is an aligned organization in which the physicians and hospitals assume responsibility for enhancing the physical, mental, and spiritual health of people in the metropolitan Kansas City area and the surrounding region.

About Northland Regional Ambulance District

Northland Regional Ambulance District serves 350 square miles of Northwestern Clay and Northeastern Platte counties. NRAD has taken pride in setting the standard for Advanced Life Support emergency medical care in the Northland since 1994. Utilizing the best equipment and methods available, our highly-trained personnel excel at patient care. We are committed to treating each patient with dignity and respect, and providing the community with peace of mind during their time of need.

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