Recent Studies Point to Effectiveness of Compression-Only CPR
Followers of this blog will note a subtle yet significant shift in the administering of CPR, away from mouth-to-mouth resuscitation and more towards a hands-only technique. How does Hands-Only CPR work? How effective is it?
Babysitters and CPR
Does your babysitter have the skills to intervene in an emergency with your little one? Do you as a child care provider know what to do when seconds count? Find out more about babysitting, child care and CPR.
Real Life Heroes of CPR – A Brother to the Rescue
Unexpectedly a brother found his sibling unconscious and in respiratory distress. Through his heroic efforts, the life of his family member was saved. Would you know what to do if this were your loved one?
ACLS to the Rescue in Heart Failure
Heart failure is a condition that most will face with time. Recognizing those risk factors that contribute to heart failure is a step toward a healthier lifestyle.
Statistics About Cardiovascular Health – BLS Can Help!
According to the American Heart Association, an average of one person dies from cardiovascular disease every 39 seconds. That figure raises the question, “what can be done to improve mortality rates in the US?”
Take Your First-Aid Response to the Next Level with Full CPR Certification
As any medical professional will tell you, there is “first aid,” and then there is, well, “first aid.” What’s the difference? Read our blog!
Healthier Kids – Parents are the Key and PALS Plays a Role
Being aware of the impact parents have upon children can help to create a lifelong impression changing habits and influencing their choices into adulthood for better health. The American Heart Association agrees. Find out how.
The Academy Awards Celebrations and CHD – an ACLS Alert
Celebrating a major event is certainly a rite of the human experience. But when does the celebration shift from a time of joy to the moment of injury?
Children’s Injuries and Sports – CPR and First Aid
Children get hurt as they play and injury is part of growing up. But what can be done to minimize the potential for childhood injury? Several steps can be taken and as responsible adults, we need to know what to do to keep our kids safe at play.
Chest Pain in Children – PALS to the Rescue (part two)
Uncommon to children is the complaint of chest pain that is related to cardiac injury or illness. Typical pediatric chest pain complaints are due to minor injury, illness or even stress. But when there is a cardiac cause for a child’s chest pain, serious concerns can be raised.
Revised CPR Technique Hopes to Boost the Frequency of Bystander CPR
Every five years, the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation and American Heart Association revisit research and data and in turn, issue changes to the CPR administration. In October 2010, a significant change was made: a shift away from the ABC technique (airway, breathing, and circulation) and towards a CAB approach (chest compressions, airway, and breathing.)
Chest Pain in Children – PALS Training to the Rescue
Occasionally, children complain that their “chest hurts”. Of course, with an adult, one would automatically assume “chest pain” signifies heart problems. But is this the case with children’s complaints of chest discomfort?
PALS Certification and RSV (Part 2)
Questions answered about RSV and what that means for families.
PALS Classes Orange County
Are you looking for a PALS Class in Orange County? Let SureFire CPR train you! Pediatric Advanced Life Support Classes are offered on a regular basis at our offices in Orange County. Call us today to schedule your PALS training
American Heart Association PALS Classes are taught by our professional firefighters, paramedics, lifeguards and EMTs. Take our Orange County PALS class today!
PALS Certification and RSV
‘Tis the season for RSV. Do you know what to look for?