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More than 750,000 people have learned hands-only CPR as part of the Revive & Survive San Diego Initiative launched in January 2024. The initiative is closer to its goal of training one million people to do hands-only CPR.
“Cardiac arrest can happen to anyone, anywhere, anytime. With a 7 to 10 percent decrease in survival for every minute CPR is not performed, people can make the difference between life and death by taking a few minutes to learn this simple skill” said Kristi L. Koenig, MD, medical director of County Emergency Medical Services. “Reaching 750,000 San Diegans trained in hands‑only bystander CPR is a remarkable accomplishment, showing what we can achieve together as a community.”
Training more people to do chest compressions will save additional lives. They have hosted more than 14,000 training sessions. Administering CPR immediately to someone experiencing cardiac arrest can double their chances of survival.
Hands-only CPR involves pushing fast in the center of someone’s chest at 100 beats to 120 beats per minute.
Globally, cardiac arrest claims more lives than colorectal cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer, influenza, pneumonia, auto collisions, HIV, firearms and house fires combined, according to the American Heart Association.
You can help the program reach its goal. Learn more about the no-cost training opportunities. Revive & Survive is a joint effort between the County of San Diego and UC San Diego.