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 […]
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), […]
