Life-saving skills: 86 MDG offers CPR, AED certs

U.S. Air Force Airmen learn how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation during an adult CPR and automated external defibrillator class at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 4, 2020. The 86th Medical Group education and training program has 40 CPR instructors across Ramstein and several geographically separated units. Active-duty service members with duty requirements and personnel seeking to become physical training leaders may sign up for CPR and AED classes or other life-saving courses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker)

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U.S. Air Force Airman Olivia Carroll, left, 786th Force Support Squadron personnel specialist, and Airman 1st Class Bailey Brunk, 21st Operational Weather Squadron forecaster, assemble a cardiopulmonary resuscitation practice mannequin during an adult CPR and automated external defibrillator class at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 4, 2020. The class is available three-to four-times weekly, and certifies students through the American Red Cross to perform CPR and abdominal thrusts. Certifications to perform life-saving techniques help keep Airmen ready to assist in emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Brittany Wey, 21st Operational Weather Squadron forecaster, assembles a pocket mask for performing rescue breaths during an adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillator class at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 4, 2020. Students learn compressions, rescue breaths, AED operation and abdominal thrust techniques. After passing computer-based learning and hands-on skills assessments, students received their American Red Cross certifications. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker)

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U.S. Air Force Airman Olivia Carroll, 786th Force Support Squadron personnel specialist, practices chest compressions during an adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillator class at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 4, 2020. The 86th Medical Group education and training program offers adult CPR and AED classes three-to four-times weekly. Students become certified through the American Red Cross to administer life-saving techniques for adults, including CPR and abdominal thrust techniques. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker)

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Bethany Sonnick, left, 86th Medical Group education and training program coordinator, instructs Airman 1st Class Brittany Wey, 21st Operational Weather Squadron forecaster, apply automated external defibrillator pads during an adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation and AED class at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 4, 2020. Sonnick demonstrated techniques to the class and required each student to demonstrate the techniques on mannequins. To pass the class, each student had to respond to a mock scenario and demonstrate understanding of life-saving techniques. Personnel who learn to operate an AED and perform CPR can provide a safer work environment to support Ramstein’s airlift mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker)

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U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Israel Cortez, left, 603rd Air and Space Operations Center information operations strategy integrator, and Staff Sgt. Cody Olthoff, 603rd AOC intelligence analyst, practice chest compressions during an adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillator class at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 4, 2020. Students learned CPR, AED operations and abdominal thrust techniques. Emergencies are possible at any time, and knowledge of life-saving techniques can increase chances of survival for victims of cardiac arrest and choking. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Bailey Brunk, 21st Operational Weather Squadron forecaster, practices applying automated external defibrillator pads during an adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation and AED class at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 4, 2020. In 2019, the 86th Medical Group certified approximately 1500 students through the American Red Cross for CPR. Active-duty service members with duty requirements and personnel seeking to become physical training leaders may sign up for classes. Students take life-saving techniques to their workplaces, allowing Airmen to continue physical training and daily missions in a safer environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jessica Paredes, 786th Force Support Squadron fitness center apprentice, prepares to administer a simulated automated external defibrillator shock to a mannequin during an adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation and AED class Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Feb. 4, 2020. Students learned how to use an AED to deliver electric shock to the heart. The shock can help restore normal heart rhythm to victims of cardiac arrest. Personnel who learn life-saving techniques help increase the safely of those around them both on and off the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker)

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Life-saving skills: 86 MDG offers CPR, AED certs

Published Feb. 6, 2020
By Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany --

The 86th Medical Group offers an adult cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillator class. The class is available three-to four-times weekly, and certifies students through the American Red Cross to perform CPR and abdominal thrusts. Certifications to perform life-saving techniques help keep Airmen ready to assist in emergencies.