Cardiac Arrest Basics

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Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) affects thousands of individuals across the United States annually. However, those who learn how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) may be able to improve the survival rate of SCA victims.

Christmas Safety: Heimlich Maneuver

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Christmas Day is approaching, which means a celebration of turkey, presents and family are almost here. The holiday represents an unparalleled celebration, and as such, you’ll want to do everything you can to make your Christmas event one that family members and friends won’t soon forget.

OC Register Recognizes SureFire CPR of Southern California

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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training plays a key role in the lives of individuals around the United States, and SureFire CPR is proud to offer extensive CPR lessons and other first-rate courses to help students of all ages save lives.

What Is Pit Crew CPR?

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Many hospitals nationwide have embraced a new team-oriented approach to cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) that has delivered outstanding results for sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) victims. The approach is known as “pit crew CPR” and empowers a team of emergency responders to work together to support SCA victims. Here’s a closer look at pit crew CPR and […]

Are Men More Susceptible to Cardiac Arrest Than Women?

New research from the Journal of the American Heart Association indicates men are more susceptible to sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) than women. The research, released in June, revealed men at age 45 face a 10.9 percent lifetime risk of SCA. Comparatively, women at age 45 have a 2.8 percent lifetime risk of SCA. Sudden cardiac […]

CPR for Babysitters: Here’s What You Need to Know

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Many parents around the country are encountering a major problem – finding a trusted babysitter to take care of their children while they’re away. In fact, a recent American Red Cross poll of parents indicated 55 percent of respondents said they decided to stay home because they could not find a trusted babysitter to watch […]

How to Manage Airway Obstruction

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) verifies an individual understands how to handle a cardiovascular emergency. As such, it remains a crucial certification for healthcare professionals across the United States and ensures they know how to assist sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) victims in a variety of life-threatening situations. Effective […]

Want to Learn CPR and Get a Complimentary Newborn Photo Shoot? Here’s What You Need to Know

Want to become cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certified? Thanks to a new partnership between SureFire CPR and Stevie Cruz Photography, receiving CPR certification training has become easier than ever for adults and children alike. Together, SureFire CPR and Stevie Cruz Photography are making it simple for you to become CPR certified – here’s how. SureFire CPR […]

The Future of Life-Saving: 5 Life-Saving Technologies You Need to Know About

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Saving lives remains an ongoing challenge for medical personnel and everyday citizens alike, but extra help may be on the horizon. New technologies are becoming available that could transform the way emergency victims are treated. These technologies may empower ordinary individuals to become life-savers, and as a result, could help reduce the loss of lives […]

SureFire CPR Is Your One-Stop Certification School – Here’s Why

SureFire CPR wants students to become life-savers, i.e. individuals who are ready to deliver cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), Basic Life Support (BLS) and other critical assistance. As such, we offer a wide range of Lifesaving Training Packages that empower students to become fully prepared to support adults, children, and infants in emergencies. Here’s a closer look […]

Orange County Summer Safety

Share this Image On Your Site <p><strong>Please include attribution to www.surefirecpr.com with this graphic.</strong></p> <p><a href=’https://surefirecpr.com/blog/orange-county-summer-safety/’><img src=’https://surefirecpr.com/wp-content/uploads/Summer-Safety-Infographic-v2-1-342×1024.jpg’ alt=’Summer Safety ‘ width=’540px’ border=’0′ /></a></p> <p> Orange County summer safety Guide Trips to the Beach  Key beach safety factors to consider include:  Excessive Sun Exposure – No one wants to get a sunburn during a beach trip. […]

CPR Training for Teachers: Here’s What You Need to Know

CPR Training for Teachers

Did you know that teachers are required to complete adult, child and infant cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training to obtain California’s Clear Single Subject or Multiple Subject Teaching Credential? That’s right, and perhaps it’s easy to understand why – just consider some of the following CPR statistics from the American Heart Association (AHA): Bystander intervention provided […]