The needs of a first aid kit depend largely on the activities at hand, proximity to medical care and number of people involved. A few kids playing in the backyard doesn’t require the same medical kit … [Read more...]
Using an AED to Save a Life
What is an AED?An AED, or automated external defibrillator, is a portable device that analyzes a heart rhythm and can send an appropriate electric shock if necessary to restore a normal heart rhythm. … [Read more...]
American Heart Month – Signs of Heart Attack & Stroke
February is American Heart Month. The leading cause of death in the United States continues to be cardiovascular disease, which also includes heart disease, hypertension & high blood pressure, and … [Read more...]
The Importance of CPR: A Lifesaving Story
It’s one of those stories that you never think will happen to you.Howard Abravanel was playing basketball in Balboa Park – something he’d been doing for fifteen years – when he collapsed on the … [Read more...]
Why Should You Renew Your CPR Certification?
Taking that initial CPR class is the first step in arming yourself with the tools that could help you save a life. But did you know that less than half of those trained in CPR are able to pass a … [Read more...]
10 Quick First Aid Tips
First Aid is one of those tricky skills that you rarely ever need…until, suddenly, you do. Even small medical accidents can be stressful, but knowing how to react can keep a minor problem from taking … [Read more...]
Upcoming Classes & Events for October
CPR Consultants & The Response Institute have several upcoming classes for October! Does your job require you to know the difference between infant and adult CPR? Get certified by taking our … [Read more...]
The Importance of Learning Infant CPR
There are many things we do in preparation for a child’s arrival into the world. We eat better, stay on track with prenatal checkups, get the nursery ready, and sign up for birthing classes. As new … [Read more...]
What to Look for When Choosing a CPR Class
Many people are required to take an emergency response class for a variety of reasons. CPR is a very common class needed for professions including medical personnel, lifeguards, school bus drivers … [Read more...]
Upcoming Classes and Events for August
Happy August from CPR Consultants & The Response Institute! Initial classes are important, but with technology and science always changing, so is keeping up with your certifications. Here’s our … [Read more...]
