More than 350,000 people experience sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) outside of the hospital every year in the United States. Additionally, SCA is one of the leading causes of death, and of the 350,000 cases, 90% prove fatal. Using an AED on an SCA victim can double or triple the chances of survival for these victims. […]
Over the years, there have been many advancements and changes in CPR training. While most of us recognize CPR, or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, as a combination of chest compressions and rescue breaths, it hasn’t always been this way. Over the years, there has been a variety of methods, including attaching someone to horses or barrels, to […]
Every year, nearly 475,000 people die from cardiac arrest in the United States. Out of this group, roughly 350,000 occur outside a hospital. So why aren’t more bystanders taking a CPR class? Part of the reluctance to take CPR classes stems from the question, “how long does a CPR class take?” CPR classes take as […]
Medical emergencies necessitate quick reaction times and swift decisions. When faced with an emergency, the last thing you want to do is hesitate. One of the things that can make someone hesitate in an emergency is fearing the legal repercussions of trying to help. In the case of CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), you might fear that […]
If you’re a current nursing student or trying to gain acceptance into a nursing program, you need to have your CPR certification. But which CPR courses should you choose? And at what stage of your education do you need them? This blog discusses recent changes in the CPR requirements for nurses and nurse students, and […]
Cardiac arrest is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. One reason this medical emergency is so fatal is because cardiac arrest can strike anywhere at any time—often far from a hospital or professional medical assistance. In 2015, according to a report by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), […]
Online AED and CPR classes are becoming increasingly popular in today’s tech-savvy world. The ability to obtain your certification from anywhere with ease is a huge perk for medical professionals and anyone who wants to have the skills necessary to save a life. From doctors and nurses to parents and friends, everyone can benefit from […]
Sometimes being in a situation where you can help someone who has collapsed can be the only thing that saves that person’s life. CPR certified individuals know precisely what to do when they are faced with situations that require their knowledge in performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Though most people learn CPR in the first aid class, […]
If you are not a paramedic, doctor, or nurse, the automatic defibrillator (AED) is what you are most likely to use if you ever need to give first aid to a person whose heart has stopped. These are made to be used by even an amateur or untrained caregiver, but it is best if you […]
With the widespread COVID-19 pandemic and the probability of an increase in cardiac arrests, new 2020 CPR guidelines have been released. The modifications were made in an effort to limit the personnel attending to a patient, reduce provider exposure, and encourage bystander CPR with an emphasis on providing at least hands-only chest compressions. The American […]
American Health Care Academy provides training for CPR certification online, AED training and Standard First Aid for lay-responders and Healthcare Providers.
