What to Do in a Heart Attack Emergency
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Each year, about 805,000 Americans have a heart attack – averaging out to about one every 40 seconds. A heart attack is caused by a blockage or spasm of a coronary artery. It’s essentially a plumbing issue with the heart. This interrupted blood flow causes the...
Child’s death highlights importance of proper CPR training
[vc_row][vc_column][mkd_section_title title="Parents of infant who died at day care file lawsuit claiming staff were not properly trained" title_color="" title_text_transform="" title_text_align="" margin_bottom="" title_size=""][vc_column_text]A daycare center in Florida is under investigation and the subject of a lawsuit filed by the parents of a child in their care...
ARE RESCUE BREATHS NECESSARY DURING CPR?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]During a cardiac arrest emergency, immediate high-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) improves the chance of survival by providing oxygen-rich blood to the heart and brain. But what does high-quality CPR entail? Are chest compressions enough? Are rescue breaths necessary during CPR? These are the questions that are...
WHY EVERY BUSINESS NEEDS AN AED
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Sudden cardiac arrest can happen to anyone at any time. People of all ages — from infants to teens to older adults — can experience sudden cardiac arrest without warning. This means a cardiac arrest emergency could happen to you or someone nearby while you’re at work,...
CPR & AED Awareness Week
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]National CPR and AED Awareness Week (June 1-7) spotlights how lives can be saved if more people know how to perform CPR and use an AED. About 70% of heart-attack related deaths occur before the person reaches the hospital. Therefore, the combination of calling 911, early...
BEST PRACTICES FOR CALLING 911
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]An estimated 240 million calls are made to 911 each year in the United States. 911 dispatchers and call takers are trained to provide assistance for all types of situations. But there are certain steps you can take to help inform the call taker of...
Thanksgiving Safety
Thanksgiving may look a little different for your family and friends this year, but safety should remain a priority. The CDC has released guidelines to help make your Thanksgiving safer. Some families may choose to limit celebrations to their household members only, while others may choose to host...
NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH 2020
National Preparedness Month takes place each September as a way to promote family and community disaster planning. This year’s theme is: Disasters Don’t Wait. Make Your Plan Today. We encourage you to participate by taking small actions each week throughout the month to help your family stay...
PREVENTING MEDICATION POISONING INCIDENTS IN YOUNG PEOPLE
In addition to the common household chemicals in our kitchens and garages, prescribed and over-the-counter (OTC) medications are also frequent sources of poisoning incidents. While we often think of the elderly as those most vulnerable to a medication poisoning incident, helping our older children understand...
HEAT-RELATED EMERGENCIES IN CHILDREN
Weather experts are expecting a “hotter-than-average” summer for 2020 for most of the country. So, it’s a good time to start brushing up on your heat safety knowledge and prepping to keep your family safe. Children are more susceptible to temperature extremes and the effects heat...
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