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!
Study Finds Athletes More Susceptible to Cardiac Arrest than General Public
Recent research from France sheds some more light on cardiac arrest and those who suffer from it. Are you more susceptible as an athlete? Check out our blog post this week!
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!
New iPhone App Alerts CPR Volunteers of Cardiac Arrest Victims Nearby
Have an iPhone? Want to help save lives? Check this out on our blog post!
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!
When CPR Can, Quite Literally, Help Raise the Dead
It is very common for people to think of CPR in an abstract, almost academic sense. After all, a majority of the US population has never witnessed first-hand someone experiencing cardiac arrest, nor have most people seen CPR performed by a bystander.
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!
The AMA Celebrates National CPR Week By Rollin Out Free, 1-Minute Training Video
The week of June 5th is National CPR Week and to celebrate it, the American Heart Association’s has produced a one-minute video highlighting CPR basics to instruct viewers how to aid an individual during cardiac arrest. Check out the video on our SureFire CPR blog!
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.
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.
Laguna Niguel Residents Attend CPR Training!
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation—also known as CPR—is one of those things you always say you’re going to do but somehow never get around to it.
However, more than 50 people decided to jump onboard to learn the lifesaving technique Sunday.
Los Angeles CPR Classes – 3 Ways to Save Money on Your CPR Class
Your Los Angeles boss just told you – your CPR card is expired and you can’t come back to work until you take a class. What do you do? Before you start scouring the Internet for a class, make sure you are aware of these 3 things!
Inside the Fire – Beyond the Door
Our CPR instructors teach from their real life experience. How does it feel to run into a burning building? Check out the blog for a video from our training!