*What is Hands-Only CPR? Hands-Only CPR is CPR without mouth-to-mouth breaths. It is recommended for use by people who see an adult suddenly collapse in the “out-of-hospital” setting (like at home, at work, in a park). It consists of two steps: 1) Call 911 (or send someone to do that). 2) Begin providing high-quality chest co... Read More

What should be in a First Aid Kit Adhesive Bandages 3/8 x 11⁄2 50 -   Adhesive Bandages 3/4 x 3 4 -   Sterile Sponge Dressings 2 x 2 (2 per pack)   4 - Sterile Sponge Dressings 4 x 4 (2 per pack)   1 - Heavy Trauma Pad 5 x 9 in   18 - Alcohol Prep Pads &nbs... Read More

Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) and heart attack are 2 different disorders, in a survey it was found more than 70% of people think they are the same. A heart attack can be a common cause of SCA in older adults. Here is how to tell the difference …  SCA occurs when the heart all of a sudden stops forcing blood throughout the bod... Read More

Throughout all aspects of our lives, everyone has been faced with some kind of emergency, injury or, accident whether it̢۪s a simple paper cut or a sudden cardiac arrest Read More

Figures say that CPR and AEDs can make all the difference between life and death, I am familiar with this from my own background of being a nurse. When people in the community learn life-saving skills, more lives could be saved. You really don’t need to be a doctor, nurse or paramedic to jump in and help save someone. 45,000 cardiac ar... Read More

Nationally, we divided whether AEDs are useful in nursing homes! If seniors die from a cardiac arrhythmia in the length of time it takes to locate an AED, then why are they not dying in the length of time it takes to locate a crash cart the AED would be with or on the crash cart? Why do we require our ... Read More

On "The Early Show" CBS News Medical Correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton shared the story of how an automated external defibrillator prevented a tragedy for a Massachusetts family. http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/05/17/earlyshow/health/main20063564.shtml "The cost of these devices ranges from $1200 to $2,500,". "More patients and pla... Read More

Anyone can learn CPR it is so easy Read More

Circumstances such as physical condition, quick response from witnesses by initiating the emergency response system (EMS), rapid CPR and the immediate use of an automated external defibrillator (AED), athletes in gyms have better percentages of SCA survival than victims who have a SCA in contrasting indoor locations,&nbs... Read More

Anywhere there are substantial numbers of people gathering. A stones throw from a person with a history of heart attack or SCA (sudden cardiac arrest.) would be a good choice.  If it is tough for EMS to get to it. IE: confided spaces, tall buildings, and remote locations.  Greater than 3 to 4 minute per the American Hear... Read More

If you were in a public place and saw someone suddenly collapse, would you use a nearby defibrillator to revive someone you did not know?  As untrained bystanders could you identify the glass-fronted box on the wall as an emergency defibrillator?  Would you know how to use the AED if needed?  When teaching CPR I ask the ... Read More

Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) kills more than death from a fire. Businesses purchase fire extinguishers&smoke; detectors why not Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs)? A victim with an SCA has limited oxygen&time to keep the brain going. Minutes matter learn CPR & purchase an AED. Read More