When it comes to tick bites, the biggest concern is exposure and transmission of infectious disease, such as Lyme disease. So, it’s important to understand how to safely remove... read more →
Environments with high temperatures and humidity can result in heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. However, these heat-related illnesses are preventable. If you’re exposed to hot temperatures (either... read more →
There’s no cure for asthma. But it can be managed by avoiding triggers, preventing symptoms with asthma medications and knowing what to do during an asthma attack. To use... read more →
Uncontrolled bleeding from trauma is a leading cause of preventable death. Do you know how to stop the bleed until help arrives? If medical help is delayed, applying these... read more →
The combination of early CPR and early AED use can more than double the chances of survival. However, bystander CPR occurs less often within underserved populations. A recent Sudden... 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 →
The U.S. is facing the worst blood shortage in recent years due to an overall decline in blood donations and other pandemic-related disruptions. For National Blood Donor Month, we’re... read more →
There are only a few weeks left in 2021, which means it’s time to close out your books and take steps to set your CPR business up for success... read more →