Would you know what to do if someone stopped breathing? In this episode of Spotlight Houston, host Blanca Quezada talks with Gail Gould, also known as the CPR and Safety Lady. Gail is a nationally certified CPR and first aid instructor who has spent more than 30 years teaching life-saving skills to over 10,000 people in Houston and beyond.

Gail shares how she started her career in CPR training, why she's so passionate about emergency response education, and how everyone—including kids, parents, teachers, and businesses—can benefit from learning CPR. She explains the key difference between a heart attack and cardiac arrest, and why acting fast with CPR is critical in saving a life.

Gail also talks about real stories from her students who used their CPR and choking relief training in real emergencies. She shares how CPR can help people of all ages, including infants and older adults, and even pets. She also discusses safety tips to help prevent emergencies from happening in the first place—like food safety for children and water safety around pools.

Other topics include how the Good Samaritan law protects people who give CPR, what to do in cases of severe bleeding using Stop the Bleed techniques, how CPR is taught in schools, and the importance of EKG screenings for young athletes.

To learn more about Gail Gould and how to take a CPR or safety training class, visit her website at https://www.cprandsafetylady.com or call 713.364.9438.

Key Topics Covered:

• The difference between heart attacks and cardiac arrest
• Why fast action is critical in an emergency
• CPR training for adults, teens, and children
• Choking relief for infants, kids, and adults
• Life-saving techniques for pets
• What to do in bleeding emergencies (Stop the Bleed)
• How CPR training saves lives: real student stories
• Good Samaritan law protections
• Risk factors like loneliness and safety tips to prevent emergencies
• EKG screenings and hidden heart conditions in young athletes
• How to get CPR certified in Houston

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