MedStar offering free class teaching CPR, Narcan administration
FORT WORTH (CBSNewsTexas.com) – MedStar is offering a free training class on how to perform CPR, stop excessive bleeding and Narcan administration.
The class takes place June 8 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the MedStar Fort Worth headquarters at 2900 Alta Mere Drive.
MedStar says crews responded to 1,659 cardiac arrest calls in the last year and only 603, or 36% of the patients received bystander CPR.
In the last year, MedStar also responded to 873 patients suffering a potential overdose. Now, Narcan is available over the counter. Do you know how to get it and administer it?
Major bleeding can lead to death in a matter of minutes. MedStar will explain how to stop the bleed and save a life.
Find more information about the class here.
