Survival Stories

Survival stories about people who suffered medical and safety emergencies. These stories feature past students who trained with CPR Plus. They then went on to help others by using skills they learned in our courses.

St. Louis school staff use Chain of Survival training to help save a coworker who was suffering a heart attack

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Staff at Gateway Science Academy acted fast to save a custodian when he displayed signs of a heart attack. Their training with CPR Plus and knowledge of the AHA Chain of Survival helped ensure a good outcome for their coworker. When Haley Pepper grabbed a snack from the teacher’s lounge, of course she wasn’t expecting … Read more St. Louis school staff use Chain of Survival training to help save a coworker who was suffering a heart attack

Wash U faculty member survives a heart attack with help from his colleagues, who were recently trained in CPR and AED

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A Washington University faculty member received help from his coworkers when he suffered a heart attack at work. The coworkers’ recent CPR and AED training prepared them to act quickly — and effectively. The heart attack came when Rick least expected it. At 51, he was healthy and active, routinely putting in both cardio and … Read more Wash U faculty member survives a heart attack with help from his colleagues, who were recently trained in CPR and AED