Cardiac arrest is a leading cause of death in the U.S. It can happen to anyone at any time without warning. Nearly 92% of victims die before reaching a hospital, but effective bystander CPR can double or triple a victim's chance of survival. Unfortunately only 32% of cardiac arrest victims receive CPR from a bystander. Together we can change these statistics.
Know the steps—the life you save with hands-only CPR will most likely be someone you love.
Watch this hands-only CPR demonstration video and be prepared to lend your hands and save a life.
Lend your hands—save a life
If you see a teen or adult suddenly collapse, act fast. Don’t be afraid. Your actions can only help.
St. Luke's nurse jumps into action on Bogus Basin Road
Cindy and Dick were able to recently meet some of the people who saved her life at Magic Valley Paramedics Station 1 in Twin Falls.
Nurses at St. Luke's Rehabilitation Hospital in Boise are used to caring for patients every day, typically helping them transition from a hospital stay back into the real world.
