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5 Mistakes to Avoid when Performing CPR

Apr
24

Date: April 24th, 2018

CPR is one of the most important life saving methods that everyone should learn. The procedure greatly increases the odds of a heart attack victim surviving the ordeal. However, the stress and gravity of the situation makes people panic and cause basic mistakes.

5 Common Questions about Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Answered

Apr
20

Date: April 20th, 2018

Thousands of people suffer from cardiac arrest every year. The condition occurs due to an underlying heart disorder. Patients suffering from the condition must be provided with immediate medical attention. This is important to avoid serious damage to the body that may result in permanent disability, or even death.

Why It’s Important for Policemen to Learn About CPR

Apr
17

Date: April 17th, 2018

Statistics show that a large percentage of heart attack cases occur at public places. Death occurs in the majority of these cases. If the victims receive immediate medical help, their chances of survival increase significantly.

What’s the Difference between a Seizure and a Heart Attack?

Apr
13

Date: April 13th, 2018

Seizures and heart attacks are life-threatening situations. People experiencing the conditions must be provided with immediate help. Both conditions require different emergency assistance. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is provided to heart attack victims, but not to seizure victims.

What’s the Difference Between CPR and AED

Apr
10

Date: April 10th, 2018

Proper cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training is important. This can make the difference between life and death in many situations. The fact is that nearly 400,000 heart attacks occur every year outside of the hospital in the US. Around 94 percent result in a fatality. That’s why it’s essential that you learn about the technique as it will allow you to save lives.

What is a Two-Person CPR Method?

Apr
06

Date: April 6th, 2018

Performing CPR is an exhausting task. Most people become exhausted after about 10 minutes into CPR. Rescuer fatigue results in inadequate compression depths and rates. That’s why the ideal option in cases where two trained persons are present at the emergency scene is to perform a two-person CPR.

Should CPR Be Performed if a Person is Breathing after a Heart Attack

Apr
02

Date: April 2nd, 2018

Everyone should learn about the basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills. Learning about the skills is important to assist a person facing a life-threatening situation. CPR involves pushing down the person’s chest and breathing into the mouth. The lifesaving skill is performed to help a person whose heart has stopped beating.

Is Being CPR Certified the Same as being BLS Certified?

Mar
30

Date: March 30th, 2018

First aid training is important not just for healthcare professionals, but also for the general public. Learning about life saving skills can help you provide immediate assistance in emergency situations. Timely medical help can mean the difference between life and death for an individual.

How to Respond to a Medical Emergency?

Mar
27

Date: March 27th, 2018

A medical emergency can happen anytime at any place. Many people hesitate from providing help to a victim in case of a medical emergency simply because they don’t know what to do. By becoming more aware of how to respond to a medical emergency, you could save lots of lives.

How Does CPR Keeps a Person Alive?

Mar
23

Date: March 23rd, 2018

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can prove invaluable in keeping a person alive. The lifesaving technique is used when a person suffers from a cardiac arrest. Cardio means relating to the heart while pulmonary means relating to the lungs. So, CPR resuscitation pertains to both; the heart and the lungs.