You Can Save A Life from
Sudden Cardiac Arrest

Together we empower others to save lives.

CALL-PUSH-SHOCK is a national collaborative movement with a mission to motivate laypeople CPR/AED action and increase sudden cardiac arrest survival. We speak in one voice through clear, consistent messaging that drives laypeople’s understanding and intervention.

Sudden Cardiac Arrest Is A National Public Health Crisis

Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is the third leading cause of death in the U.S., affecting more than 356,000 people1 each year, including more than 23,0002 youth under age 18. The SCA survival rate has remained at about 10 percent for 30 years3 because we aren’t as prepared as we should be to help save lives.

Since 7 in 10 sudden cardiac arrests occur at home, being prepared means you could save the life of someone you love.

Every Second Counts!

A medical emergency can be confusing and frightening, which can delay getting help to the victim. It’s vital to prepare now to be ready to take immediate action when needed.

When someone suddenly collapses and is unresponsive, they are likely having a sudden cardiac arrest. While there may be several seconds of seizure activity or gasping, their heart has stopped and they are not breathing. Don’t spend time trying to wake them up—they won’t and your fast response is crucial.

What is Sudden Cardiac Arrest?

Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is a life-threatening emergency that occurs when the heart suddenly stops beating. It strikes people of all ages who may seem to be healthy, even children and teens.

When SCA happens, the person collapses and doesn’t respond or breathe normally. They may gasp or shake as if having a seizure.

SCA leads to death in minutes if the person does not get help right away. Survival depends on people nearby calling 911, starting CPR¹, and using an AED² (if available) as soon as possible.

¹ CPR: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation is when you push hard and fast on the center of chest to make the heart pump; compressions may be given with or without rescue breaths.
² AED: Automated external defibrillator is a device that analyzes the heart and if it detects a problem may deliver a shock to restart the heart’s normal rhythm.

You can triple a victim’s chance of survival when you take these immediate lifesaving actions:

Call 911

Follow emergency dispatcher’s instructions.

Start CPR

Push hard and fast in the center of the chest; 100 to 120 compressions per minute.

Use an AED

Follow step-by-step audio/visual instructions and remember that an AED cannot hurt the person, it can only help.

Watch what people have to say once they learn how critical it is to use CPR and an AED on a Sudden Cardiac Arrest victim.

Presentations

  • Cardiac Arrest Survival Summit, December 2023
  • Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, Health Communication, Marketing and Media Forum, October 2020
  • EMS World Expo, September 2020
  • Take Heart America 3rd Annual International State of the Future of Resuscitation Conference, September 2020
  • National Association of County and City Health Officials Preparedness Summit, August 2020
  • Cardiac Arrest Survival Summit, December 2019
  • National Cardiac Arrest Collaborative, December 2019
  • American Heart Association Resuscitation Science Symposium, November 2019

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Join Our National Movement

Today only one in 10 survives Sudden Cardiac Arrest. But with immediate CPR and use of an AED, five in 10 victims could survive. It’s a fact that CPR and AEDs can save lives. But there is a critical need to raise awareness about SCA, educate people about the importance of taking immediate action, and empower communities to provide CPR training and widespread access to AEDs.
When you become a part of this campaign, you will get:

  • Series of co-branded campaign graphics with YOUR LOGO (6 for Facebook & 6 for Twitter)
  • Schedule of social media posts with tested messaging to accompany co-branded graphics
  • Co-branded infographic with YOUR LOGO (see the flyer below)
  • Consumer research-tested graphic of SCA explanation to post to your website, newsletter, etc.
  • YOUR LOGO on this landing page

To join the campaign please reach out to us at contact@callpushshock.org.

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