CPR and Drug Emergencies
The website for International Overdose Awareness Day provides some great step-by-step instructions for what to do if you’re with someone experiencing a drug overdose. The most important thing is to call 9-1-1 immediately. Getting trained professionals onsite is going to give the victim the best chance of survival Performing CPR
Is It Safe for a Pregnant Mother to Perform CPR?
We’ve already discussed in great detail that it’s perfectly acceptable to administer CPR on a pregnant woman; however, what if the roles are reversed and a pregnant woman needs to give CPR to a victim? When it comes to pregnancy and CPR, many people have questions and there is quite
Is It Safe to Perform CPR on a Pregnant Victim?
Cardiac arrest can strike anyone at any time. Sadly, that includes pregnant women. Going through a pregnancy puts added strain on the body, which can make dealing with certain illnesses more difficult. Resuscitation of pregnant women can be challenging, but it is possible. The primary goal should be to stabilize
How Naloxone is Saving Lives
The first FDA approved auto-injector for opioid overdose and shared tips on how to spot an opioid emergency. With opioid overdose surpassing motor vehicle crashes as the leading cause of injury related death, the approval of Naloxone (commonly known as Narcan) as a single-dose injection has enormous potential to treat
10 Tips to Prevent Drowning
Blissful summer weather is finally right around the corner, which means fun family trips to the pool, river, lake, bay, or ocean. While there’s nothing more refreshing than a dip in the water on a hot day, drowning is still a major cause of death in the U.S. among adults
9 Early Warning Signs of Heart Attack
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in both men and women and is responsible for 1 in 4 deaths that occur in the United States. 70% of those that die from a heart attack never had a previous heart attack, which is why this tragedy is almost always
Richmond Father Saved By His CPR Trained Children
From time to time, we highlight stories in which CPR has saved a life. While not everyone that receives CPR gets a second chance, we believe it’s important to focus on these positive, life-saving stories, because they might motivate new people to learn this valuable life skill. The chances that
Can You Take a CPR Class Online?
The convenience of online education is great, and we currently offer a variety of online courses for first aid and CPR training; however, we’re strong believers in teaching the hands-on components of CPR and first aid in a classroom. Much of CPR training relies on muscle memory, and the only
BLS for Healthcare Providers
Basic life support (BLS) is the medical care given to those with life-threatening injuries until the victim arrives at a hospital where full medical care can be provided. Cardiac arrest or inability to breath are the two primary life-threatening circumstances that prompt a need for basic life support. Due to
