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Stu Johnson

Health officials see an increase in CPR training following NFL player's cardiac arrest on the field

A significant portion of American society, at least those interested in professional football, got a real wake-up call on January second in Cincinnati. That’s when Buffalo Bills Safety Damar Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest following a direct hit in his chest. Immediate CPR is credited with saving his life.

Lynne Washbish is the director of the Red Cross Bluegrass Chapter. She said the traumatic incident on the football field has generated more interest in CPR.

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