Red Cross Reaching Out
What is the program “Citizen CPR?” Read our post to find out!
When CPR is Needed, the AMA Recommends How to Respond
Even if an individual is not completely certified in CPR, the American Heart Association generally recommends that bystanders nonetheless perform certain actions to help a victim. Read on to find out more in the SureFire CPR Blog!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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