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?
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.)
Be Prepared In 2012 with CPR Classes
Are you ready for 2012? Learn how to be prepared with onsite BLS training! Check out how in our CPR blog.
CPR Certification – Makes Moral Sense and Business Cents.
In our job-scarce economy, employers with many qualified candidates applying for a position tend to look for special skills that set them apart from their peers. Especially in jobs dealing with the public, Onsite CPR Certification is one of the steps you can take to set yourself apart from your competition. Want to learn how? Check out this week’s blog post!
A Promise to Prevent Preposterous Paramedic Petitions for 2012
Do you have any resolutions for the new year? Check out our list in our CPR blog!
Communities Seeing a Rise in In-School CPR Training Programs
When we talk about onsite CPR certification, we tend to think about how this technique can be useful in the workplace. After all, offices, factories, and retail outlets all over the country have trained professionals come on site and teach CPR basics. How do they do it? Check out our new SureFire CPR blog post!
Save a Young Life with PEARS and PALS Training
How is pediatric care different for emergency responders than adult care? What do PALS and PEARS classes have to do with it? Read our blog to find out!
While New Device May Outperform Human CPR, Onsite Certification Remains a Necessity
In a world full of consistently bad news, it is always nice to highlight individuals who are doing good work, like a company based out of Redmond, Washington called Physio-Control. Learn more how CPR machines help us save more lives in this week’s blog post!
Another Day, Another Life Saved
As reported by KELOLAND.com, two teenagers in Sioux Falls, SD saved the lives of two younger boys who nearly drowned in an apartment complex swimming pool. Learn how it happened in our SureFire CPR blog post!
The Command to “Clear”
What exactly is a Code Blue? Read on to see there American Heart Association CPR changes!
Preparing for Accidents at School
When a parent sends their child to school they expect them to be taken care of and remain safe. They assume that all safeguards are in place and the staff is up to date with their first aid and CPR training. Is this the truth? Check out our blog post!
Mouth-To-Beak Resuscitation
Ever hear of Mouth-to-beak Resuscitation? For a great story, take a look at this week’s blog post!
Hands Only CPR? Learn from Dr. Chow!!!
Have a question about how to do hands only CPR? Learn from this awesome video of Ken Jeong, (AKA Leslie Chow from The Hangover!) This week’s CPR blog video is great!
Who Needs CPR Training?
The first to come to mind are nurses, firefighters, police officers, lifeguards, and school teachers. But the simple answer is that everyone can benefit from Onsite CPR Certification to be prepared for an emergency. Who else can use training? Check out our post!
October 2011 – CPR Instructor of the Month John Vega!
Congrats to our CPR Instructor of the Month – John Vega! Want to know how John did it? Check him out on our blog!