First Aid

Cardiac emergencies can occur unexpectedly in everyday situations, including while driving or sitting inside a vehicle. When a person becomes unresponsive and stops breathing normally, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) may be used to help maintain blood circulation until emergency medical services arrive. Across Vancouver and British Columbia, CPR and first aid training are commonly included in

Drowning incidents involving young children can occur quickly and often without warning. Toddlers are especially vulnerable because they may not recognize water hazards and can access pools or water features within seconds. When a child is removed from the water and is unresponsive or not breathing normally, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) may be attempted while emergency

Opioid overdoses can quickly become life-threatening if breathing slows or stops. Drugs such as fentanyl affect the part of the brain that controls breathing, which can cause a person to lose consciousness and stop breathing normally. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a first aid technique used when someone becomes unresponsive and is not breathing normally. Across