The American Red Cross Tulsa Area Chapter and the Tulsa Drillers hosted a hands-only CPR training class on May 23 for Drillers staff, including Hornsby.

“Hands-only CPR is a skill that’s easy to learn and can help save a life,” said Jeremiah Johnson, Red Cross Regional Disaster Program Manager. “More than 350,000 cardiac arrests occur outside a hospital each year, and immediate hands-only CPR performed until first responders arrive can increase someone’s chance of survival. Hats off to the Tulsa Drillers for equipping their staff with important skill.”

More than two dozen members of the Drillers staff participated in the hands-only CPR training.

“We saw hands-only CPR training as a way to enhance the safety of our fans and community,” said Taylor Levacy, Director of Community Relations for the Tulsa Drillers. “Thanks to Red Cross training, there are 25 additional people who can quickly take action to save a life not only at Drillers games, but also wherever they go outside of ONEOK Field.”

BE READY TO SAVE A LIFE Hands-only CPR, or compression-only CPR, is simple and easy to learn and perform on adults. Red Cross instructors can train people the eight steps to administer hands-only CPR in 30 minutes.
 

1. Have someone call 911 and get an AED.
2. Ensure the person is on their back on a firm, flat surface.
3. Kneel beside the person. Your knees should be near the person’s body and spread about shoulder-width apart.
4. Use correct hand placement. Place the heel of one hand in the center of their chest, with your other hand on top. Interlace your fingers and make sure they are up off the chest.
5. Use correct body position. Position your body so that your shoulders are directly over your hands. Lock your elbows to keep your arms straight.
6. Give continuous compressions. Push hard and fast (at least 2 inches; 100 to 120 compressions per minute, the tempo of many popular songs).
7. Allow chest to return to its normal position after each compression.
8. Use an AED as soon as it is available.

While hands-Only CPR can help gain precious time for a person experiencing a cardiac event, knowing First Aid, CPR and how to use an AED enables people to provide life-saving care in a range of emergencies. The Red Cross offers convenient, flexible training options in this and other health and safety topics. And the Red Cross Until Help Arrives online course will educate and empower you to take action and provide life-saving care when you are the first on the scene during an emergency.

Visit redcross.org/takeaclass to learn more about these and other offerings.