Early bystander CPR saves lives! Approximately 30,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests happen every year in the UK. Sadly, less than one in 10 people survive these cardiac arrests. Performing CPR can more than double the chances of survival in some cases.

The Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Resuscitation Department is passionate about teaching staff & members of the public this life saving skill. To mark 'Restart a Heart Day' this year we are holding a 12 hour CPR-a-thon at Gloucester Royal Hospital where the Resuscitation Department and Hospital colleagues will be performing continuous chest compressions for 12 hours on a mannequin. Our aim is to raise awareness, teach CPR and build confidence so more people will feel confident to perform CPR if it is ever needed.

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