Anyone can save a life, including kids. Here's why they should learn CPR and basic life support

  • Written by: Janet Bray, Associate Professor, Monash University
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With over 26,000 cardiac arrests occurring every year in Australia and over 76% of them occurring in the home, some of our youngest Australians are learning how to help.

But why kids? It’s simple. Anyone can learn to save a life.

Basic life support includes cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and using a portable...

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