AEDs in the Workplace: Where Are They Required?
If you own or rent a commercial location, chances are, it needs an AED. Short for Automatic External Defibrillator, an AED is an essential life-saving device that administers an electric shock to the heart to restart it in the event of sudden cardiac arrest. According to data from the American Heart Association, over 320,000 out-of-hospital […]
How to Stay CPR-Certified During Quarantine
With the global spread of COVID-19 — also known as “coronavirus” — there has never been a better time to know CPR. Hospitals worldwide are struggling with high patient volume, which means that citizens in everyday settings need to do their part to help “flatten the curve.” This not only involves sheltering in place to […]
5 Tips for Going Out During Coronavirus
While nearly all states in the union are under an official “shelter in place” order due to the spread of COVID-19, most residents still need to leave their houses every so often. Grocery shopping, doctor’s visits, and the occasional walk around the neighborhood are some of the outings that will still take place during this […]
How to Put on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
How to Put on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) With the global spread of COVID-19, a communicable viral disease commonly called “coronavirus,” there has never been a better time to wear personal protective equipment (PPE). COVID-19 spreads through close contact with an infected person who is sneezing or coughing. One can also contract COVID-19 simply by […]
The Importance of CPR Certification in Schools: How Students Can Save Lives
Though high school students are not the most at-risk demographic for heart failure, they can still be struck by this sudden life-threatening phenomenon. Cardiac arrests can happen to anyone at any time. For parents, teachers, and peers, there is nothing more devastating than losing a child in the prime of his or her life. In […]