A Test Working To Predict Sudden Cardiac Death
On September 14, 2007, Lorenz Diesbergen, age 44, stepped off a commuter train in downtown Chicago and began his daily walk to work in the Chicago Loop. As he crossed …
CPR AED’s: How to Save a Life
“Clear!” You’ve watched enough medical dramas in your life to understand that the use of that word in an emergency setting almost always heralds the use of electricity-generating, life-saving equipment. …
Get Certified: 4 Reasons BLS Training is Essential for your Staff
As a business owner or manager, you already expect the unexpected. You have a 5 year business plan, a well structured budget and a rock solid sales and marketing strategy. …
The History of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
While most people today have a general understanding of the concept behind cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), the history of this life-saving procedure is widely unknown by the general public. This week, …
Lapsed CPR Training is Not Adequate in NJ
Were you trained in CPR years ago but have let your certification lapse? Do you assume that you don’t need to bother with updating your CPR training even though it has been …
On-site CPR Classes in NJ
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or CPR, is a proven life saver, when performed by someone with the correct knowledge of how to properly administer the techniques. Oceanside CPR offers on-site CPR classes in …
Complications of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
When performed correctly, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can save lives. According to the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation (SCA), cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death of men and women over the …
Top 5 CPR Myths and Misconceptions Debunked
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) refers to the life-saving technique in which a person performs mouth ventilations and chest compressions on a cardiac arrest victim. Even if you aren’t officially certified, chances …
Is CPR Safe To Perform on Pregnant Women?
Performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in a real life scenario is already a nerve-wracking experience, but the stress is amplified when the victim in cardiac arrest is pregnant. So, is it …
Why Everyone Needs to Learn CPR
CPR is something that other people need to learn: healthcare professionals, EMTs and firefighters. Right? Wrong. The facts just don’t bear it out. For example, did you know that 88% …