A Clare GP is imploring the government to roll out a mandatory CPR training programme for secondary school students.
According to the Irish Heart Foundation, more than 70% of all cardiac arrests take place in the home and if resuscitation is not attempted within 10 minutes, the chance of survival is near zero.
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In Clare alone, it’s estimated that 1,800 people are currently living with heart failure.
Ennis GP, Dr Carly Lewis, who saved a male hurling fan’s life in Dublin last August after administering CPR, says it’s an invaluable skill everyone should know.
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