By J. A. Young<\/p>\n
CPR training<\/a> is invaluable for preserving life when catastrophe strikes. It is also finding its way into sporting events. In recent news, various athletes have required CPR. Sometimes it’s an unknown heart condition that leads to a collapse or sometimes it’s pure exhaustion. Whatever the case, bystanders that have CPR training can save the life of an athlete that suffers cardiac arrest. The following news items reflect recent incidents where CPR was performed on the court or field.<\/p>\n Young Wrestler Saved<\/a> by CPR<\/strong><\/p>\n Recently a 15-year-old wrestler was the subject of an astounding news story. The teen was dead was seven minutes yet his school principal<\/a> has just completed CPR training six days before and was able to administer the life-saving<\/a> techniques until emergency services arrived. The youth had an undetected hypertrophic cardiomyopathy that led to his cardiac arrest; the condition plagues various young athletes though it can be detected through an EKG<\/a>. The boy’s school did not require the test and the boy was allowed to wrestle. Today he is alive thanks to the timely intervention of his school principal who is certainly gratified that he completed his training!<\/p>\n AEDs<\/a> and Schools <\/strong><\/p>\n