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Republic FC Players Learn Heart Health and Hands-Only CPR Training

May 6, 2021 - United Soccer League Championship (USL)
Sacramento Republic FC News Release


Several Republic FC players and members of the staff visited Metro Fire Headquarters on Wednesday to learn about the hands-only CPR technique, including how this type of CPR can save a life in the case of a cardiac arrest.

The players - Cameron Iwasa, Shannon Gomez, Kharlton Belmar, Fatai Alashe, Hayden Sargis, Dan Casey, Jordan McCrary, Rafael Diaz, and Andrew Wheeler-Omiunu - as well as three SRFC camps and clinics coaches listened as members of Metro Fire presented on the importance of heart health and the facts and figures surrounding this important health topic. The group also learned how to use an Automated External Defibrillator, or AED, if one is available.

"I learned a few of the signs of how to recognize when someone is having a cardiac arrest and what techniques to do while an EMT is being dispatched," said Jordan. "Calling 911 is very important - but providing hands only CPR while they are on their way can almost triple their survival rate."

According to the American Heart Association, about 90 percent of people who suffer out-of-hospital cardiac arrests die. Survival of cardiac arrest depends on immediately receiving CPR from someone nearby, and if done so, it can double or triple a cardiac arrest victim's chance of survival.

Hands-Only CPR involves two simple steps and can be as effective as conventional CPR for cardiac arrest at home, at work or in public.

Step 1: If a teen or adult in your home suddenly collapses, call 911 immediately.

Step 2: Place one hand on top of the other and push hard and fast on the victim's chest to the beat of a familiar song that has 100 to 120 beats per minute.

"Hands-Only CPR is a lifesaving technique that any person can learn - it was amazing to have players from Republic FC come and engage with us to learn, and to celebrate their new stadium name of Heart Health Park," said Sacramento Metro Fire Department Public Information Officer and Captain Chris Vestal. "Healthy hearts are more than nutrition and fitness, and knowing how to respond immediately in the event of a cardiac issue is crucial."

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