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Inside the Fire – A Fireman’s Perspective
On many occasions, I have been asked, “What’s it like to run into a building that’s on fire?” “How does it feel to run in when everyone else is running out?” Ironically, it is nothing like you see in...
View ArticleAmerican Heart Association Lobbies for CPR Training for Middle and High...
A popular notion is that CPR should only be administered by adults. Yet many groups, including the American Heart Association, are looking to change that. The group is lobbying New York State lawmakers...
View ArticleCPR 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...
View ArticleUnderstanding 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...
View ArticleThe 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...
View ArticleHot Weather and Heart Attacks
Now that it is officially summer, elderly folks and those at risk for heart attacks need to be even more vigilant about their health and the situations they find themselves in as the temperatures rise....
View ArticleYet Another Life-Saving Rescue Underscores the Importance of Onsite CPR Training
Just do a simple news search on “CPR” and within a few seconds, you’ll see a story about a bystander, parent, or teacher who saved a life using CPR. These types of stories are frequent and immensely...
View ArticlePreparing 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...
View ArticleTake Your First-Aid Response to the Next Level with Full CPR Certification
As any medical professional will tell you, there is “first aid,” and then there is, well, “first aid.” The former applies to household accidents and injuries. This is where, of course, the typical...
View ArticleWhy Children Should Learn the Basics of Life Support
Many parents are considering having their children learn the basics of life support. With more and more parents having to go back to work, grandparents are becoming the caregivers during the day. And...
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