The Conduit, Q1 2021 - Flipbook - Page 5
Safety Moment
February Heart Health Month
Know Where Your AED Is Located
Learn CPR
Automated
external
defibrillator
(AED) training is vital to increasing
the chances of survival during a
cardiac emergency. Studies show
that only 50% of people can locate
an AED at work - this small piece of
information has the potential to save
thousands of lives.
CPR is an emergency lifesaving
procedure performed when the
heart stops beating. Immediate
CPR can double or triple the
chances of survival after cardiac
arrest. Individuals can become CPR
certified within the matter of a 6090 minute course, find classes here!
Heart Healthy Menu
Develop a Plan
A healthy diet that is low in sodium &
saturated fat is key to heart disease
prevention. Dietary Approaches to
Stop Hypertension (DASH) eating
plan
recommends
incorporating
vegetables, fruits, whole grains, fish,
poultry, beans, nuts, and fat-free or
low-fat dairy options into every meal.
Click here to access DASH recipes.
Developing a detailed plan prior to
an
emergency
cardiac
event
significantly increases the chance of
survival. An emergency plan can
involve setting up an effective line
of
emergency
communication,
performing periodic drills, and
training anticipated responders in
CPR and AED use.
