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Category: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
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
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
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
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
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
25 Things You Don’t Know About CPR… But Should
How much do you think you know about cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)? Here are 25 interesting facts everyone should learn about CPR. 1. Researchers Can Reliably Predict Survival Rate Based On Number Of People CPR Certified in an Area Studies have shown that the chances of survival from a cardiac event vary greatly from city to… Read more
The Life of an EMT During Covid-19
Daily life has changed for a lot of people. But few more than EMT. As the front-line of the front-line, you’re often the first to see a possible COVID-19 patient. And for that reason, a lot is changing in the life of an EMT. It’s not just happening in your district or county. It’s nationwide.… Read more
CPR vs. BLS Training: What’s the Difference? Which Is Better?
So you’re trying to decide whether you should get certified in CPR or BLS for your career and lifestyle. First, let us say we’re delighted that you understand the importance of learning one or both of these lifesaving methods. When seconds matter in a life or death situation, having one or more people in a… Read more
Answering “What Is First Aid?”
Injuries and accidents reflect a major problem around the globe. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), injury stands as the leading cause of death for people ages one through 44. Motor vehicle crashes, falls, homicides, violence, water incidents, fires, and other events may contribute to injuries and require First Aid or… Read more
Why Hands Only CPR Saves Lives
Cardiac arrest remains a major concern for all people. As explained by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, cardiac arrest occurs when the heart suddenly stops beating. Depending on each person, this may be the culmination of multiple health and medical problems, or it may occur following a trauma. Other causes of cardiac arrest… Read more