It’s been proven time and again that knowing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can save a life. Area residents interested in being CPR certified can sign up for courses held right here in Excelsior Springs. While playing in the Buffalo Bills - Cincinnati Bengals game on Monday Night Football on January 2, Bills player Damar Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest after a hit and was administered CPR on the field before being transferred to an area hospital, according to an overnight statement by the Buffalo Bills. On-site care explanation Hamlin experienced a cardiac arrest –when the heart stops abruptly withlittle or no warning. Earl recognition of cardiac arrest improves the person’s chance ofsurvival and is key to starting the correct care of CPR and the appropriate use of de-fibrillation to restart the heart. The on-site medical team evaluated the situation and appeared to quickly remove his safety pads, begin CPR and apply the automated external defibrillator (AED). CPR can help keep…