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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 […]

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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

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Who Is Qualified To Perform Inspections On AEDs?

Who Is Qualified To Perform Inspections On AEDs?

I was recently asked “Who is qualified to perform routine inspections of automated external defibrillators (AEDs)?” My short answer is everyone and anyone but as with most things, there is room for an expanded discussion and some clarification. Bear in mind that there are validated reports that indicate that many AEDs may not be in

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Infant Choking Relief Do you know what to do_

Infant Choking Relief: Do You Know What To Do?

I remember bringing my newborn son home from the hospital. Every noise he made, every grimace, move-you name it-caught my attention. I thought he was a piece of fragile china and I panicked that any wrong breath or movement could be detrimental. Now, at five months old, he races across the living room in his

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How Do I Select a Provider of High-Quality Emergency Care Training?

How Do I Select a Provider of High-Quality Emergency Care Training?

When lives are at stake, high-quality emergency care training can make a difference! Cardiac arrest is an equal opportunity killer and can strike seemingly healthy individuals of any age, race, ethnicity, or gender at any time in any location, often without warning. Cardiac arrest is the third leading cause of death in the United States,

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Do I need training to use an automated external defibrillator_

Do I need training to use an automated external defibrillator?

The short answer is no, not necessarily. The question “Do I need CPR training in order to use an automated external defibrillator?” is one that comes up frequently. The short answer is no but let’s take a closer look at this subject.  It is entirely possible that because of a variety of reasons, many see

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