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 […]
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), […]
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 […]
CPR means cardiopulmonary resuscitation and it is a lifesaving first aid procedure administered for victims. The procedure is not only for the victims that suffer from heart failure but also those that suffer from injuries that make them unconscious. CPR practice did not just start today it has been around for decades now. However, the […]
The signs and symptoms which develop and give a green light that a person requires CPR are unconsciousness, difficulty in breathing, and no pulse. There are other encompassing scenarios that can need CPR. The conditions are not limited to suffocation, shock, and inhaling harmful smoke produced by a fire. Online first aid and CPR courses […]
An emergency can arise out of nowhere. You may be having family fun in the park when all of a sudden grandpa clenches his chest and falls to the ground. If you are lucky, you took online first aid and CPR so you know what to do, and immediately diagnose the problem and begin CPR. […]
Find out how CPR and first aid come to the rescue when your kid is in an emergency situation. First aid and CPR are life-saving skills everyone should endeavor to acquire. When you are a parent, it is even more important that you know first aid and CPR since there is no predicting what kind […]
American Health Care Academy provides training for CPR certification online, AED training and Standard First Aid for lay-responders and Healthcare Providers.
