There are very few devices that can save lives as readily or as easily as an automatic external defibrillator or AED. Such devices are rapidly becoming regular aspects of our daily lives. But if...
Becoming certified in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), is an important step to ensuring you know what to do in case of an emergency. Knowing CPR can save someone's life. Follow these easy...
The ability to save a life is an awesome responsibility and a great accomplishment at the same time. The key to saving a life is to keep a cool head during an emergency situation. These steps will...
Every parent should know how to give CPR to their child in case of emergency. CPR stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and it is important that people know the steps one should take if CPR...
Knowing how to perform rescue breaths is an important part of CPR. Rescue breaths get oxygen into the blood, helping to keep the organs and the brain functioning until help arrives.
Chest compressions mimic what the heart does and help to move oxygenated blood through the body. You're trapping the heart between the sternum and the spine and pushing on it to squeeze the blood...
Seeing your infant choke is a heart-stopping moment. Unfortunately, since infants and small children learn with their mouths, it can happen fairly easily. However, there are some things you can do...
If someone starts choking in your presence, knowing how to respond can save a life. Here are some basic tips to follow the moment you see signs of choking.
Chest compressions keep oxygenated blood flowing throughout the body and are vital if the person is not breathing since the heart will stop pumping blood. To effectively perform CPR chest...
Knowing how to perform infant CPR is vital. With luck, you will never have to know how to give it and never have to give it to a baby. But just in case, you should take a class in infant CPR....
When you're doing abdominal thrusts or the Heimlich Maneuver on an adult, it's easy for the victim to pull you off-balance. Follow these steps when doing abdominal thrusts so you don't lose your...
It has been estimated that sudden cardiac arrest claims the lives of about 200,000 Americans each year. Some 50,000 of these deaths could be prevented with the use of an automated external...
Watching someone choke can be scary. However, if you keep your head, you can help them. The first thing you should do is find out whether they can breathe.
A code blue is the term hospitals and medical professionals use to describe a situation where a patient will need to be resuscitated. When a person has stopped breathing a code will be called....
Sudden cardiac arrest claims 400,000 each year in the United States alone. It’s the cause of more than half the deaths from heart disease. SCA occurs when the heart’s electrical impulses no longer...
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or CPR, can involve administering both rescue breathing and chest compressions if the victim is not breathing and does not have a pulse. Properly checking for the...
CPR is a skill that everyone should know. While many people think it would be beneficial to take the course, few have the time required to get the training. With the innovation of online classes,...
The recovery position is a technique used during CPR to prevent unconscious, breathing victims from choking. The recovery position used with infants under 1-year old is different from that used...
There isn't a great deal of difference between giving CPR to a child to giving a CPR to an adult. However, since a child's body is smaller and a little more fragile, there are some things to keep...
Watching someone choke can be scary. However, if you keep your head, you can help. Before you jump into action to help a choking victim, you should know how to tell if he is breathing.
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