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Category: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
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Infant CPR: How to Save a Baby’s Life
A baby is less than 1/15 the size of the average adult. So, naturally, you should never perform Adult CPR on an infant. Instead, to save a baby’s life, you must learn Infant CPR and how it’s different. Read on to find out! Why is CPR Different for Infants? A baby’s musculature, bone density, size,… Read more
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12 Nursing Tips on Health: Mental, Physical, Emotional Wellness
As a nurse, you know the importance of staying healthy. But contradictorily, following through on your own health goals can be a challenge within the nursing profession — odd & extended hours, overwhelming stress, and emotion-draining events weigh on your physical and mental health. You need a plan to stick with your health and wellness… Read more
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CPR Certification: Is It Just for Cardiac Arrest Victims?
When someone has a cardiac arrest outside of the hospital, the fast action of a bystander with a CPR certification can mean life or death. For every minute this person goes without CPR, their chance of surviving decreases by seven to 10 percent (NIH.gov). That means that in the 10 minutes it takes for an… Read more
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What Online Medical Certification Course Should I Take?
We live at a great time for those who want to learn about healthcare. Quality learning and resources are accessible to more people, thanks to the Internet. But the sheer number of online medical certification courses available right now can be overwhelming. And you’re busy. You don’t want to waste your time. Do you want… Read more
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14 Heart Health Tips for Busy Professionals
As a medical professional, unpredictable hours and long days define your life. In more recent times, pandemic fears have added a whole other level to an environment that isn’t very conducive to heart health. Despite working in an industry that focuses on heart health, ironically, you don’t always prioritize your own. And it’s starting to… Read more
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How to Manage a Respiratory Arrest
Respiratory arrest is a critical situation that can lead to significant and irreversible brain and other organ damage and even death. The swift action of both non-medical bystanders and medical professionals can significantly influence the outcome for this patient. It can give them a chance at a full recovery they are not likely to have… Read more
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9 Best Workouts to Combat Heart Disease
Heart disease is a slow and silent killer, doing its deed long before you arrive in a doctor’s office and learn you have high blood pressure, metabolic disorder, or a partially clogged artery. This snail’s pace progression can catch you off-guard if you’re not aware of the ways healthy lifestyle practices like exercising can both… Read more
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12 Basic First Aid Myths & What You Should Do in an Emergency
When it comes to first aid, it’s easy to think you’re an expert. If you’re like most people, you’ve watched movies and TV shows that seem to be secretly providing you emergency training in Basic First Aid. Or you have a well-meaning relative who swears by this or that that they learned from their grandparents… Read more
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12 Top Fears of CPR and How To Overcome Them
You’re casually shopping at your favorite clothing store when the unthinkable happens. Someone collapses in the aisle next to you and doesn’t get up. You suspect a cardiac arrest, but instead of running to assist, you freeze as the adrenaline pumps through your body. You know they need CPR. But you’re afraid of being the… Read more
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How BLS Training Impacts Your Career
Basic life support training, or BLS training, is an asset that can enhance and improve your personal and professional life considerably, especially if you work in the healthcare field. With this training, you will not only be able to perform CPR in a way that could save someone’s life, but you can also advance your… Read more