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 →
The terms sudden cardiac arrest and heart attack are often used interchangeably. But they are two distinct medical emergencies. Here’s an easy way to remember the difference between sudden... read more →
Each year, about 805,000 Americans have a heart attack – averaging out to about 1 every 40 seconds. A heart attack is caused by a blockage or spasm of a coronary artery. It’s... read more →
Each February, organizations across the country join together to raise awareness about heart health. While it’s easy to get caught up in showering others with love this month, let’s... read more →
Rescue breaths have recently become a hot topic in the media and amongst the emergency care training industry yet again. When the 2010 CPR and ECC guidelines were released,... read more →
Heart disease does not care whether you are a man, woman or child. It can affect anyone, at any age. It is often thought of as a “man’s disease”.... read more →
Cough CPR is a Myth...Sort Of We recently had an excellent ‘Ask the Expert’ submission from www.emssafety.com. This question comes up occasionally and has evolved over the years. The Instructor... read more →