Category: CPR

Though most people are familiar with CPR due to its portrayal on television, the reality is very different. The amount of force required and the correct positioning is crucial to the successful administration of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and can make a huge difference to the survival of those experiencing cardiac arrest. This is why CPR …

Many people are familiar with CPR as a concept. With the number of procedural cop and medical shows on TV, the lifesaving method of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is commonplace and easily recognizable. If you’re going to actually practice it in real life, however, there’s more to it than repeated chest compressions; you need to know …

Are you on the fence about purchasing an AED for your workplace? Are you concerned about liability? What about the cost of an AED? Most new AEDs’ range in price from $1,200-1,800. They come with all the accessories needed to assist in preparing the patient, including a CPR mask for breaths. The liability is virtually …

AEDs & Fitness Centers have always been a great combination due to the risk of a cardiac event caused by strenuous activity. Studies prove that an AED is highly useful in this environment. In fact, a fairly recent occurence of a cardiac arrest at a gym in Longview, Washington highlighted the importance of an AED when …

High Quality CPR is the latest effort among 911 CPR providers to enhance the survivability of a cardiac arrest patient. It involves several key components to achieve success. Primarily, it focuses on compression quality and the return of ROSC (return of a carotid pulse) prior to transporting the patient. Transporting a patient prior to getting …