How To Perform CPR at Home? 4 Easy Steps
The below data-gram explains the four easy steps to perform CPR at home and save life of your loved ones.
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Top 10 Reasons to Be CPR Certified
CPR certification is one of the most crucial trainings in which anyone can participate. Most cardiac arrest incidents occur out of the hospital. It could be at home or anywhere else. Whenever such occurs, the victim can die or suffer permanent brain damage if not given the necessary help.
The procedure which applies in the treatment of cardiac arrest victims is very critical for their survival. CPR is more effective when performed early. A delay in starting on the chest compressions even by 3 minutes could result in the death of the victim. There is a wide range of reasons why everyone should get a CPR certification. (more…)
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What Is The Difference Between CPR and First Aid?
First aid and CPR are both taken in emergencies to save lives. CPR is specific while first aid is a broad practice encompassing CPR among other lifesaving skills. CPR and first aid training are available to interested persons through institutions of choice mostly through online certification programs. These two are crucial skills and knowledge as they can make a difference between life and death.
In CPR, the victim is usually unconscious and without a detectable pulse. A person receiving CPR can hardly perform it on themselves. The same doesn’t always apply to persons receiving first aid. Persons can deliver first aid to themselves — some of the cases of first aid demand for the participation of the victim. The victim is, at times, given instructions on how to act.
What Are Myths About CPR Certification?
How many times have we failed to save a situation or even a life due to the regarded myths and misconception? Whether it is through one-on-one interaction or internet and social media platforms, the answer may alarm you, or maybe not. We live in a digital era where information is readily available at the palm of our hands. While these facts can be a plus in terms of offering easier solutions such as online CPR certification, the information available on these platforms can to a larger extent lead to the spread of false or uncurated information. When we are exposed to such information, it tends to influence our decision.
Each one of us is required to acquire a CPR certification before they can practice on another person. But the myths that range from the training to practical practices have been a challenge to overcome. (more…)
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Why CPR Training Is Important? [Video]
While heart disease is on the rise, CPR can help save lives of your children, parents, family members or even a strangers. Thus, CPR training is very important as it gives confidence you need to make good decisions and do everything possible during emergency situations. Below video shows the importance of learning CPR:
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How to Save a Life with CPR Chest Compressions
An emergency can happen anywhere and at any time. You could be at a supermarket in the middle of the day, at a nightclub enjoying a night on the town or just innocently walking down the street when someone nearby goes into cardiac arrest.
If this happened to you, what would you do? Other than calling emergency services, most of us would not be able to do much. That is, unless, they have taken CRP training and received a CPR certification. (more…)
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How Online CPR Classes Can Benefit You Without Impacting Your Budget
Imagine seeing someone have a heart attack right in front of you! What would you do?
Most of us would call 911 and helplessly stand by waiting for emergency services to come. But this time spent waiting for an ambulance is crucial! If the victim does not have an adequate oxygen supply, it can cause permanent damage or even death.
CPR is a lifesaving procedure that keeps the blood flow active and increases the likelihood of a successful resuscitation once medical professionals arrive on site. Because CPR is so valuable, there are some service providers that will offer free CPR classes.
Find out more about how you can learn this valuable skill without any out of pocket expenses. (more…)
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10 Steps To Perform CPR [Infographic]
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Heart Attack vs Heart Stroke – Risk Factors and Diagnosys
The following video shows the causes, risk factors and diagnosis of heart attack and heart stroke.
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Different Types of CPR Training Classes and Cost
CPR, or (Cardiopulmonary resuscitation) is a hands-on practice that is intended to keep a victim alive by physically pumping blood that has been oxygenated into the body’s organs and oxygen into the lungs while waiting for arrival of medical help. An individual having a CPR Certification and can able to begin CPR in advance, and prove to be the big difference between surviving a heart incident and not surviving one.- Published in CPR