June 2, 2011
ANNOUNCER:
JUNE FIRST THROUGH THE SEVENTH IS NATIONAL CPR WEEK. IT’S THE PERFECT TIME FOR THE 70 PERCENT OF AMERICANS WHO DON’T KNOW CPR OR WHOSE TRAINING HAS LAPSED TO LEARN THIS LIFESAVING SKILL. WINNING COUPLE FROM ABC'S FIRST BACHELORETTE, RYAN AND TRISTA SUTTER ARE URGING EVERYONE TO LEARN HANDS-ONLY CPR. HERE’S RYAN SUTTER, A FIREFIGHTER, EMT AND CPR INSTRUCTOR.
RYAN SUTTER:
“If you have one minute, you can learn Hands-Only CPR. There are two simple steps when an adult suddenly collapses: First call 9-1-1, and then push hard and fast on the center of the victim’s chest until professional help arrives.”
ANNOUNCER:
YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE A MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL TO HELP SAVE A LIFE, EXPLAINS TRISTA.
TRISTA SUTTER:
“You can just watch the Hands-Only CPR video and share it with five of your loved ones. No one should have to feel helpless in an emergency. Anyone can learn how to help save a life, and everyone should.”
ANNOUNCER:
TO LEARN HANDS ONLY CPR, VISIT HEART DOT ORG SLASH CPR.