High-quality chest compressions are the foundation of high-quality CPR, which is the primary influence on survival from cardiac arrest. These external compressions directly compress the heart, forcing blood to... read more →
June 1-7 is National CPR and AED Awareness Week. This is a great opportunity to spotlight how lives can be saved if more Americans know CPR and how to... read more →
The chance of surviving sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) decreases 7-10% every minute that passes without an AED shock. This is why early AED use continues to be a critical... read more →
Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) continues to be a major public health crisis. It can happen to anyone at any time, regardless of whether they’ve shown signs of heart disease... read more →
During cardiac arrest, a person no longer receives oxygen to the brain and other vital organs. CPR can make a lifesaving difference by squeezing the heart and pushing oxygen-filled... read more →
CPR, AED and First Aid certification classes can be completed in just a few short hours. And now you have the added convenience of choosing from several course delivery... read more →
“What do I do if the victim is pregnant?” This is a common question that Emergency Care Instructors hear during CPR and AED topics. Just like with any other victim,... read more →
There are so many CPR training programs out there today. It’s hard to know which are considered high-quality programs and which have little to no weight if you... read more →
Some Instructors choose to teach Child CPR using an adult manikin in order to save on expenses and avoid transporting more equipment to and from their classes. But is this... read more →
It’s never too early to learn lifesaving skills! Young children can learn and retain basic skills that may help save a loved one. Many Instructors are teaching CPR to children at... read more →