Email Hoaxes Shed Light on the Importance of Professional On-Site CPR Instruction
Email hoaxes, of course, are nothing new. Unsuspecting victims may pass along their credit card information to complete strangers; others may reveal their passwords to their Facebook or e-mail accounts.
Yet some hoaxes are more serious than others – particularly those with life or death implications. Have you heard of “Cough CPR?” If not, check it out in this month’s blog post.
Understanding Tachycardia
A normal resting heart rate for an adult ranges from 60 to 100 beats per minute. An athlete may be closer to 40 beats per minute. A lower heart rate typically implies more efficient heart function meaning an individual is in great cardiovascular shape.
What is Tachycardia? Check out this month’s blog post!
CPR Training is Crucial to Any Outdoor Enthusiast
While many accidents happen inside the home there are those that happen outside. If you are an active individual who has a passion for hiking, mountain climbing, biking, canoeing, etc., being prepared for the outside means knowing what to do in a life threatening accident. How confident are you of your abilities to assess an individual? Wilderness training and remote CPR training teaches both primary and secondary assessments of yourself and your companions.
Child or Infant CPR Training is a Must for Any Parent
As we’ve previously discussed in this space, there are different varieties of CPR based on the age of the victim. CPR performed on an adult, for example, is not the same as CPR performed on an infant.
As you can imagine, these differences are due to the relatively body weight of the individual who administers the CPR and the one receiving it. Excessive force applied to a small child, naturally, can have an adverse effect.
All of this further underscores the importance of onsite CPR training for parents.
Extra Weight in Your Midsection Could Increase Your Risk for Heart Disease
Studies show that women who carry extra fat around their midsection are putting themselves at risk for developing cancer and heart disease more than women with smaller waists. If you have a tendency to deposit fat around your middle, there are a few simple steps you can take so that you are never on the receiving end of someone’s CPR training.
Despite the Convenience of Online CPR Training Courses, Nothing Beats On-Site CPR Instruction
For businesses looking to offer CPR and First Aid training to their employees, they have many options to choose from.
One option is for employees to take online courses. For a busy individual, they can take the course at their earliest convenience and in the comfort of their homes.
That said, experts recommend in-person CPR and First Aid training with a certified expert. The reasons are obvious.
Debating the Role of Mandatory CPR Classes for High School Students
We all know that cardiac arrest can happen at any time, only underscoring the importance of CPR training for the general public.
This is why many companies offer onsite CPR training for their employees – you never know when you’ll need it.
It is also why a debate has surfaced over CPR training in high schools. Specifically, people are arguing that CPR training should be a mandatory graduation requirement for high school students.
The Importance of First Aid Training for Electric Power Workers
Many jobs require first aid training for a whole host or reasons. Not surprisingly, many of these jobs are in medical or athletic fields – nursing and health care assistants, child care providers, and members of swimming or dive teams.
But there are a set of other jobs that, while not immediately evident, also require first aid and age-appropriate CRP training given the risks involved.
Statistics on Bystander CPR; Shows Room for Improvement
Recent statistics on the prevalence of CPR brings with it both good and unfortunate news.
The good news: thanks to the ubiquity and affordability of on-site CPR training, more and more people can perform the technique.
The unfortunate news: while more people can perform CPR, not all perform it properly. Research indicates that only approximately 50% of what’s deemed “bystander CPR” — CPR performed by a non-EMT individual – is performed correctly.
American Heart Association’s Hands-Only Technique Seeks to Simplify CPR
Most people can agree that having as many people trained in proper CPR technique is a good thing. Yet occasionally individuals who are trained in CPR are sometimes reluctant to administer the mouth-to-mouth component of the technique.
Your Dentist and Staff Need To Be Prepared – Basic Life Support CPR!
Thousands of dental emergencies happen each year, some of them life threatening. Dentists need to be prepared for any emergency that may occur in their office. If a patient is under anesthesia or is coming out of anesthesia they could present with a serious problem such as cardiac arrest. Your dentist office needs to be prepared!
Distinguishing the Causes of Cardiac Arrest in Adults, Children, and Infants
One of the most important elements of CPR training is understanding the difference been adult, child, and infant CPR. Specifically, today we’d like to briefly look at the underlying causes that can trigger cardiac arrest in each of these three groups. Check out our blog post!
American Heart Association Lobbies for CPR Training for Middle and High Schoolers
A popular notion is that CPR should only be administered by adults. Yet many groups, including the American Heart Association, are looking to change that.
Save Lives through Hands-Only CPR
As everyone knows, CPR is an invaluable skill that saves thousands of lives annually. What people do not necessarily know is that this technique is not relegated solely to emergency personnel, doctors, or certain professionals like lifeguards.
Help Prevent Clogged Arteries
It is well understood that clogged arteries (artery plaque) can increase one’s chances of having a stroke or heart attack. Understanding the causes of artery plaque and what you can do to prevent this devastating condition, puts you in the driver’s seat to leading a healthy, long life.