IN HR0008

Recognizes February as American Heart Month in Indiana to raise awareness about cardiac arrest, which kills over 350,000 Americans annually outside hospitals with only a 10% survival rate

Highlights that immediate CPR can double or triple survival chances, yet only 41% of cardiac arrest victims receive bystander CPR and fewer than 12% receive AED assistance before emergency responders arrive

Notes that 70% of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur at home, and over 23,000 children experience cardiac arrest annually, with 40% related to sports

Supports the American Heart Association's goal to double out-of-hospital cardiac arrest survival by 2030 through the Nation of Lifesavers initiative

Encourages all Indiana residents to learn CPR, promote cardiac emergency awareness, and support public access to defibrillators in schools, workplaces, and public spaces