DALLAS — Following an on-field incident Monday night where a Buffalo Bills player suffered cardiac arrest and needed his heartbeat restored, there's been an increased interest in the life-saving technique known as CPR, or cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
The horrific incident involving Bills safety Damar Hamlin during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals shocked the world after he made what appeared to be a routine tackle. After collapsing on the field, medical crews rushed to bring the safety back to life after he went into cardiac arrest.
He was rushed to a Cincinnati hospital, where he remains sedated and in critical condition.
Medical crews reportedly needed to use an automated external defibrillator (AED), as well as CPR, on Hamlin.
What is CPR?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says CPR is used to help save a person's life when their breathing or heart stops. The technique uses chest compressions to mimic how the heart pumps, which helps keep blood flowing through the body, according to CDC.
How do I learn CPR?
The CDC says special certification or formal training isn't required to perform CPR in order to save a life. Education on the technique, though, is needed.
The American Red Cross has a website that allows you to find nearby CPR training classes in North Texas. Click here and type in your city or ZIP code to find a nearby class.
Texas CPR Training offers ways to sign up for classes in the North Texas area. The programs offer American Heart Association training.