The article highlights the critical importance of immediate bystander intervention in cases of cardiac arrest, as exemplified by a man who saved a woman at an airport. With over 350,000 such incidents occurring annually outside of hospitals in the U.S., and survival odds decreasing with delay, the need for training in CPR and AED use is emphasized. Despite its significance, a considerable number of victims do not receive timely help, underscoring the urgency for greater public awareness and preparedness in emergency situations.
"In the United States, a lack of training and readiness to deal with this relatively common medical emergency contributes to thousands of deaths a year."
"More than 350,000 cardiac arrests occur outside of a hospital setting in the United States annually, and in 9 of 10 cases, the person dies because help doesn't arrive quickly enough."
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