CPR, or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, is an important life-saving procedure that almost anyone can learn. While we may most often think of doctors or nurses performing CPR on cardiac arrest victims, many different professions and careers require CPR certification. Additionally, many other careers benefit significantly from CPR training and certification as this type of medical training […]
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, […]
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, the question remains: 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 training course take?” […]
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 […]
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), […]
