CPR, or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, is a common and easy-to-learn medical procedure that saves lives. Cycling between chest compressions and rescue breaths helps the heart pump blood and oxygen to the brain and other organs when the heart is unable to do so. In many instances, this can save the life of a cardiac arrest victim. […]
CPR, as most of us know, stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation. This medical procedure, which can be learned by almost anyone, is an effective way for bystanders to assist the victim of cardiac arrest or other medical emergencies that cause the heart to stop. By immediately performing CPR, they can dramatically improve the survival rate of […]
If you witnessed someone going into cardiac arrest, would you know what to do? Every year, hundreds of thousands of American lives are lost to cardiac arrest. When the heart stops beating, it’s unable to circulate blood and oxygen throughout the body. In just a few minutes, the victim can experience permanent brain damage or […]
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, more commonly known as CPR, is an important life-saving procedure that anyone can learn. Through a combination of chest compressions and rescue breaths, a trained bystander can provide life-saving assistance to the victim of cardiac arrest or any other medical emergency that causes the heart to stop. When CPR is properly performed, the […]
CPR, or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, is a critical life-saving skill that everyone should learn. CPR is designed to help victims of cardiac arrest, but it can also prove valuable in a variety of medical emergencies, such as choking, smoke inhalation, or a near-drowning event. CPR can be safely used on victims of any age, even infants, […]
Less than 50% of Americans feel comfortable giving CPR. How can we increase the number of CPR-certified civilians to ensure innocent lives aren’t lost due to the lack of CPR education? One proven way to start reversing this stat is by gaining more CPR instructors. But how does one become a CPR instructor? Do you […]
What will you do if faced with the challenge of saving someone who is choking or in cardiac arrest? Statistics show that you won’t feel comfortable providing assistance. A study conducted by the Cleveland Clinic found that under 50% of bystanders would feel comfortable administering CPR to a victim. The good news is, you can […]
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 […]
American Health Care Academy provides training for CPR certification online, AED training and Standard First Aid for lay-responders and Healthcare Providers.
