Most Americans not confident about first aid skills

A device and a simple technique that can save lives in the event of a health emergency are not within the skill sets of many Americans, according to a new poll commissioned by Cintas Corporation. The survey found that: 63 percent of Americans are not confident that they know how to operate an automated external defibrillator (AED) Only 54 percent said they know how to perform CPR When it comes to other basic first aid skills and emergency preparedness, more respondents answered in the affirmative . . .
A device and a simple technique that can save lives in the event of a health emergency are not within the skill sets of many Americans, according to a new poll commissioned by Cintas Corporation. The survey found that: 63 percent of Americans are not confident that they know how to operate an automated external defibrillator (AED).