Dispatcher talks mom through struggle to save daughter
DES MOINES — The time was about 6:30 a.m., Aug. 4. A mother in eastern Polk County, Iowa, walked into her daughter’s room and couldn’t wake her up. She called …
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Las Vegas Firefighters Raise the CPR Bar
By J. A. Young Las Vegas firefighters are garnering increased attention for their hands-only CPR training. As one of the locales leading the way for cardiac arrest survival rates, Las …
CPR on the Court, down the Track, on the Field
By J. A. Young CPR training is invaluable for preserving life when catastrophe strikes. It is also finding its way into sporting events. In recent news, various athletes have required …
I’m Alive Today Because Strangers on the Subway Knew CPR
#73807288 / gettyimages.com Traveling underneath Harlem on a southbound A Train, I was standing in the first car as the train stopped at the 125th St. station. A moment later, …
ONSITE CPR TRAINING – Convenient Training for All
ONSITE CPR TRAINING is an opportunity to save the life of a loved one or fellow human being. Once a crisis has occurred it may be too late to wish that …
September is Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month
What is sudden cardiac arrest SCA? This is when the heart has an electrical malfunction where the heart is no longer able to pump blood throughout the body. When this happens …
Student Saves Another College Student With CPR
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — A night of celebration turned deadly for a man in State College over the weekend until a young woman came to his rescue. She is now …
What the AHA wants you to know about Cardiac Arrest
The American Heart Association (AHA) is the leading provider in training and research into preventing and treating heart disease. Cardiac Arrest is a leading cause of death in America, yet …
The Importance of Pediatric CPR in NJ
When most people think of having to perform CPR, they think of adults with serious health problems. However, children often need CPR as a result of serious accidents as well. …
Tips to Find the Best BLS Classes in NJ
Healthcare professionals need to stay updated on the latest in life-saving techniques to ensure they can provide the best care to their patients. For this reason, anyone interested in working …