To continue to improve training and increase survival rates of cardiac arrest, we need to better understand the perspective of lay rescuers. This includes why they did or didn’t... read more →
When helping an injured person, the first step is to complete an assessment of the scene and the person. If the person is responsive and breathing, ask for consent... read more →
National Poison Prevention Week highlights the dangers of poisonings for children, as well as teens and adults. Accidental poisonings can happen to anyone. Just under half of the calls... read more →
Bleeding isn’t always life-threatening. But when a severe injury occurs, a person can bleed to death in as little as three minutes. Considering first responder response times fall within... read more →
If you plan to travel for Spring Break, you’ll likely need to navigate increased traffic on the roads and large crowds at popular Spring Break destinations. Here are some... read more →
Our network of Training Centers, Instructors and students make a huge difference in their workplaces and communities by doing their part to improve cardiac arrest outcomes. Here’s what some... read more →
Stress can impact your mind and body in many ways. It causes mental and physical side effects and can result in turning to other unhealthy habits. Long-term stress, or... read more →
Recent research has shown that women are less likely to receive help during a cardiac arrest emergency. But why is this, and what can be done about it? Generally,... read more →
For American Heart Month this year, we’re focusing on women’s health and how we can improve outcomes for women. Did you know women can experience heart disease differently than... read more →
Education facilities needs CPR, AED and First Aid training and certification for their employees. But limited budgets and tight scheduling can often make finding the right program more challenging.... read more →