Tag Archives: CPR

New CPR May Save More Lives

A new study from the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Arizona finds that chest compressions may be the most important factor in surviving a heart attack. The study specifically looked at cardiac arrest that happens outside of a hospital — when people must often rely on friends, family, and emergency medical personnel to save them. EMS personnel in the study were tracked both before and after training in a new style of CPR. Study authors have coined a new phrase — and a new style of CPR — that can potentially triple the survival rate of people who have an out-of-hospital … Continue reading →

How to Perform CPR

Before I even get started here, I want to say this: the best way to learn CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) is to take a class. But just in case you never get to take a class, or it’s been a while since you got certified and want a refresher, here it is. First things first: make sure you are safe. Don’t start CPR in the middle of a busy highway, for example. But also make sure you take universal precautions to protect yourself against communicable diseases. Universal precautions include: Wash your hands before and after any emergency medical action. Wear gloves … Continue reading →

Tip of the Day- Register for a CPR Course

It only takes a few minutes to register, a couple hours out of your week and usually less than $50.00 out of your pocket. It’s definitely worth both the time and monetary costs. You can take the courses at your home with family and friends, with a group from your community or on your computer. It’s important to learn a little bit about how to save a life and what to do in an emergency. Statistics tell us that 80% of all heart attacks will happen in the person’s own home. So the number one reason for knowing CPR (cardiopulmonary … Continue reading →

Give the Gift of Safety

If you are looking for a creative gift for a teenager or a babysitter you may consider giving her the gift of CPR/First Aid training. This is a great skill for any person to have. If you have a home daycare provider, she needs to re-certify every year. This is a thoughtful present that can save her some money. If you have a teenager that baby-sits for you on a regular basis, or a family member that baby-sits for others, this can be quite beneficial. You can consider giving the First Aid/CPR package to your home daycare provider. You may … Continue reading →

Pet First Aid: Car Accidents

Car accidents don’t have to be fatal. You may have heard of or seen a dog or cat who walked away from a car accident, thanks no doubt to their amazing flexibility and protective layers of fur. However, just because an animal CAN walk away from an accident doesn’t mean it is uninjured. Internal injuries may take days to show up. Here’s what you should do if your pet is hit by a car: Muzzle them if they are not having trouble breathing. An injured dog or cat may bite the first person who tries to help them. You can … Continue reading →

Pet First Aid: CPR

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a combination of rescue breathing with chest compressions to help keep blood moving if the heart has stopped beating. How do you know if your pet’s heart has stopped beating? You can feel for a heartbeat by placing your ear or palm flat against your pet’s lower chest, just behind the left elbow. Another place to find a pulse is on the inside of the thigh at the groin, the site of the femoral artery. Press your fingers firmly against this area and you should feel a pulse. TIP: Try finding your pet’s pulse in both … Continue reading →

Advantages of Learning CPR and First Aid

There is always that awkward moment of shock after tragedy strikes. Everyone’s thoughts are racing, wondering, What is going on? What happened? What is wrong? Then the bystander effect kicks in, and it’s in these crucial moments that action must be taken. After only seconds of a person being unable to breathe, irreversible brain damage begins, gradually progressing, and unless someone acts a life could end. It doesn’t take a Doctor to step up to the plate; anyone can help if they know what to do. There are many benefits to knowing CPR and First Aid. As far as careers … Continue reading →