How Do I Perform CPR on a Pregnant Person?
Cardiac arrest during pregnancy is rare. However, with quick response and proper training, survival rates for both the mother and fetus are encouraging.
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What CPR class should I register for as a Coach?
When volunteering to coach a youth sport you may be asked to become CPR and first aid certified. As an American Heart Association training center, Code One offers these courses along with many others. The course you would be looking to register for is called Heartsaver & Skills Session, which includes First Aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)/ automated external defibrillator (AED) training.
How do I position my hands for CPR?
Performing Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) can be an intimidating experience. Not only can we possibly save a life, the act of CPR itself can be a bit strenuous. With such an important activity, many people don’t realize the importance of their own comfort in creating success. One of the key components to successful CPR is proper …
What are the dangers of hyperventilation?
During the many stages of our journey as healthcare providers, we train to use many different tools. Early in my career one of the tools I first learned to use was the bag valve mask (BVM). The operation of the device itself is pretty simple. It’s important, however, to not let the ease of a …
Congratulations to Summer Accelerated III
Code One’s July Accelerated EMT program – our third cohort this summer – has completed their training and will be testing for state and National Registry certifications. Congratulations to this group on five fast-paced weeks of full time training and best of luck to them in their EMS careers ahead of them! Code One’s next …
What songs can I do CPR to?
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Each year approximately 350,000 people die from Sudden Cardiac Arrest. Effective training in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) can help reduce these statistics and significantly improve a victims’ chances of survival and recovery. What is CPR? Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation or CPR for short is the act …
Will an AED still deliver a shock if I don’t follow the pictures?
The AED may deliver a shock if you don’t follow the pictures on the pads and place them on the adult patient with one pad on the upper left just under the left collar bone and the other pad just under the right arm. However, the AED may not be able to do an optimal …
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2023 Nevada EMS Recertification Process
Nevada Department of Health and Human Services Division of Public and Behavioral Health (DPBH) provides oversight for EMS recertifications. We’ve outlined the recertification process for Nevada, provided some helpful links, and answered frequently asked questions. Information on this page was accurate at time of publishing (May 2022) and is regularly reviewed and updated. Always confirm …
2023 Oregon EMS Recertification Process
Oregon Health Authority provides guidance on certification and recertification for EMS Providers. We’ve outlined the recertification process for Oregon, provided some helpful links, and answered frequently asked questions. Information on this page was accurate at time of publishing (May 2022) and is regularly reviewed and updated. Always confirm the rules, regulations, and processes with your …
2023 Texas EMS Recertification Process
Texas Health and Human Services provides guidance on certification and recertification for EMS Providers. We’ve outlined the recertification process for Texas, provided some helpful links, and answered frequently asked questions. Information on this page was accurate at time of publishing (May 2022) and is regularly reviewed and updated. Always confirm the rules, regulations, and processes …