Top 5 Reasons for Being CPR Certified

5 reasons for being CPR certified

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) represents a life-saving skill. It empowers everyday people to become heroes, enabling them to resuscitate someone who goes into cardiac arrest. At the same time, earning CPR certification may seem like a major struggle, particularly for those who have limited time and resources at their disposal. But individuals who spend even a […]

Myth Busters! 5 Common CPR Myths Debunked

Myth Busters! 5 Common CPR Myths Debunked

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) often proves to be the difference between life and death for sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) victims. As such, those who can administer the right combination of chest compressions and rescue breathing can increase the likelihood of an SCA victim’s survival.   CPR techniques may be used in a wide range of emergencies, […]

What to Do If a Rib Breaks During CPR

What to Do If a Rib Breaks During CPR

Did you know that CPR compressions can be strong enough to break a rib? Most people are aware that CPR requires strong compressions to the chest delivered at a certain rate. However, many are unaware of just how forceful and deep these compressions might need to be in order for CPR to succeed and blood […]

Heart Attack Symptoms for Women – No Chest Pain?

Heart Attacks are a scary thought for everyone. New research shows that heart attack symptoms for women can be very different than those of men. In this week’s blog post we look at the symptoms of heart attacks in women and how to recognize them.

3 Things To Teach Your Kids Before Leaving Them Home Alone

3 Things To Teach Your Kids Before Leaving Them Home Alone

Whether you’re looking to enjoy a night out, date night or some simple alone time, you’ll need to teach your children how to take care of themselves, so they can keep your home in order while you’re away. Your kids are getting older, which means they are becoming better equipped to take care of themselves. […]

Bugs and Basic First Aid

bugs and basic first aid

Bugs and basic first aid can make or break a trip in nature. Make sure you are prepared for those trips into the wonderful wilderness by taking a basic first aid course.

Avalanche Resuscitation Guideline – Winter CPR

Avalanche Resuscitation Guideline

The winter season is in full swing, and avalanche awareness is the primary topic laypeople and healthcare personnel alike need to review. For winter recreationists traveling in avalanche terrain, you may be the one to initiate a search and rescue for a companion. Trained avalanche professionals aren’t going to be the first to the scene; […]

How to Identify and Treat an Acute Stroke

Acute Stroke

An acute stroke may occur without warning. However, those who understand the different types of acute strokes may be able to identify stroke symptoms and respond accordingly.

Does CPR Training Have an Immediate Impact?

the immediate impact of cpr training

Let’s face it – sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is unpredictable. However, those who learn how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) will be able to assist an SCA victim at any location, at any time.

Top 5 First Aid Myths

first aid myths

Many first aid myths exist that can cloud an individual’s judgment, making it exceedingly difficult to avoid mistakes. Fortunately, we’re here to debunk some of the most common first aid myths – here are five first aid myths that you need to know about.