CPR Articles

When an emergency occurs, regardless of the nature, one of our first and most instinctive decisions is to pick up the phone and dial 911. Who are the professionals that answer the phone when we make that call and what are their qualifications? This article will provide insight into the… Read More

On a crisp March evening in 2021, Scott LaBombard and friends gathered at the Municipal Playground in Westfield, Massachusetts for a game of pickleball.  LaBombard, who also serves as President of the Little League Association, had been trained in CPR and to use an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED).  He had… Read More

The short and simple answer is, at home. More than 350,000 cardiac arrests occur outside of the hospital setting. The American Heart Association reports, 70% of cardiac arrests that happen outside of the hospital, happen at home. Only about 18% of cardiac arrests happen in a public setting. Read More

In a time when everything has become so very complicated a simple activity can help save lives.  It is easy to learn.  It does not require fancy or expensive equipment.  Anyone can learn to do it.  What is this rewarding experience?  It is Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation, also known as CPR. Most… Read More

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is a critical skill that is required for lifeguard certification. CPR is taught in both Heartsaver (HS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) classes and includes adult, child, and infant CPR and AED use. The Heartsaver course also has an optional First Aid course.  While… Read More

If you’re going to entrust the care of your child/children to others, naturally one of the things you’ll want to know is if that organization is prepared for any emergencies that might occur.  What training does each of the day care center staff have to cope with situations that… Read More

The Department of Social Services (DSS), Division of Early Care and Education, handles licensing and regulating child care programs in the state of South Carolina. Their mission is to develop an early care and education system that focuses on building high quality, comprehensive programs that provide… Read More

Massage is an integral part of recovery from injury.  Gone are the days when getting a massage is only a form of relaxation or just treating yourself.  A professional therapist has undergone hundreds of hours of training.  In many states, a professional license is required to legally practice.  But what… Read More

Cardiac arrest occurs in both men and women, but women are 27% less likely to receive bystander CPR.1 Hesitation to perform CPR on women is common, especially in public settings. Research shows that bystanders are most concerned about exposing the victim or being accused of sexual assault.2 This article will… Read More

In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, licensed child care programs are regulated by the Department of Early Education & Care (EEC).  Its mission is to support the healthy growth and development of all children by providing high quality programs and resources for families and communities.1  The EEC… Read More