Cardiac arrest deaths are common in the US. According to the NIH, there are 300,000-450,000 cardiac arrest casualties yearly, many of which have no prior knowledge of any heart problems. In cases like this, besides dialing 911, there are other ways to help the victim, like giving CPR. In fact, a person doesn’t have to…
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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation is a technique that all must know! If you perform the CPR procedure within the first few minutes after a sudden cardiac arrest, you can double or triple the survival chances of the SCA victim. It’s a simple yet effective technique consisting of chest compressions and rescue breathing. However, you first must acknowledge…
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If you’re a fitness instructor, you’ve probably worked with all categories of people. Even if you’re working with someone who appears perfectly healthy, vigorous, and up for a fitness challenge, you can’t be certain they’ll be able to complete the session as they should. What if you’re in the middle of a workout, and someone…
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Without a CPR certificate, a person cannot become an EMT. The core responsibilities of EMTs include ensuring victims remain alive at the place of the accident and survive the ride to the hospital. This includes providing basic first aid like CPR. Performing CPR is a delicate and complex technique, so going through classes will not…
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According to data collected between 2011 and 2015, bystander AED administration improves cardiac arrest survival and ensures minimal injuries. As such, more and more facilities are placing AEDs in close proximity so that bystanders don’t have to wait for EMTs to arrive. Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are designed to restore the heart’s regular rhythm through…
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Let’s look at the benefits of having an AED on hand. When facing a medical emergency, especially if we’re talking SCA, the first step is giving CPR. Coupled with this technique is the use of AED devices. An automated external defibrillator is used to revive and maintain the cardiac arrest victim’s heart rhythm until emergency…
Read MoreCPR is a major part of today’s society and an essential skill in any medical training, so it is difficult to imagine a time when people used to live without it. However, CPR did not start out as the chest compression technique we know today. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation has changed dramatically throughout the years as people,…
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Looking to get your Certification and need to brush up on the CPR test questions and answers? We’re here to provide some help with preparing you for your CPR certification test. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, also known as CPR, is the most frequently used life-saving technique. Different categories of professionals take CPR exams and try to pass…
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