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It is a new year and that means it is a good time to brush up on your first aid skills, especially CPR. Every year, 383,000 cardiac arrests occur, and over 80 percent of these are in the home. Learning basic CPR can help to save the life of someone you love. Cardiac arrest can …
When a person’s heart suddenly and unexpectedly stops beating, every second counts in saving their life. CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) can only help minutely for a short-time; the heart needs to be “jump-started” to start pumping regularly again. Automated external defibrillators (AED) make this possible and can save lives when used properly. What is an AED? …
Training and certification is necessary before attempting to administer treatment. To become certified, check out the classes offered by the Red Cross here: Red Cross: Find A Class; or contact a manager or supervisor to see if your company offers training for employees. History of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation(CPR) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation can be performed with or without the use …
With the weather getting nicer, more people will be outside for activities. Whether you’re doing yard work or if you’re participating in outdoor recreation, it is essential to know the basics of first aid for unexpected injuries or illnesses. First aid is the first line of treatment to an injury or illness prior to seeking …
