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In an emergency, remember the three Cs: Check, Call, and Care. Assess the scene and person, call 911, and provide appropriate first aid, such as CPR. These steps, endorsed by the American Red Cross, can save lives. Get CPR certified to ensure you’re prepared when every second counts.
Cardiac arrest occurs when the heart stops pumping blood effectively to the body and brain. A person in cardiac arrest is clinically dead.
According to the American Heart Association, each year, over 600,000 people suffer cardiac arrest in the United States. Over 350,000 of those events take place outside of a hospital. Cardiac arrest due to Heart Disease is … read more
Imagine this: after spending some time in the water or watching your child during their swimming lessons, you or your child experience difficulty breathing despite having already exited the pool. How can something like this happen when you’re no longer submerged in water?
You might have previously heard of “dry drowning” and “secondary drowning.”
AED CPR training (Automated external defibrillator AED, cardiopulmonary resuscitation CPR) is beneficial no matter your profession, but especially so if
You help oversee people of all ages (adults, children, and infants).
Your job involves strenuous physical activity.
As a gym instructor, both conditions apply. This means it’s certainly possible for gym instructors to find themselves in emergency situations where they … read more
Everyone should have a first aid kit readily available and properly stocked in multiple locations, but especially at home, in their car, and at work. These are places people spend most of their time in and as a result, places where emergencies are most likely to occur. First aid kits should always be easy to find and retrieve. Otherwise, this … read more
Knowing how to perform CPR can mean the difference between life and death in an emergency. However, there are many facts about CPR and just as many myths that people believe. Understanding the truth about CPR and its importance can help you act confidently if you ever need to assist someone.
Here are five key CPR important facts and common … read more