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December 04, 2015
In August 2013, Public Act 098-0305 took effect. This act requires the Illinois State High School Association to be given a CPR training video to post on its website so that staff at IHSA-member schools can watch it. The act also indicates school districts shall notify parents and encourage them to view the video, too.
Video Link: http://www.ihsa.org/resources/sportsmedicine/cprtraining.aspx
HANDS-ONLY CPR CAN SAVE LIVES.
Most people who experience cardiac arrest at home, work or in a public location die because they don't receive immediate CPR from someone on the scene. As a bystander, don't be afraid. Your actions can only help.
When calling 911, you will be asked for your location. Be specific, especially if you’re calling from a mobile phone as that is not associated with a fixed address. Answering the dispatcher’s questions will not delay the arrival of help.
HOW TO GIVE HANDS-ONLY CPR.
If you see a teen or adult suddenly collapse, call 9-1-1 and push hard and fast in the center of the chest to the beat of the classic disco song "Stayin' Alive." CPR can more than double a person's chances of survival, and "Stayin' Alive" has the right beat for Hands-Only CPR.
The following is a link to the act on the General Assembly’s website:
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/publicacts/fulltext.asp?Name=098-0305&GA=98
