by Nupur Agarwalwritten by Nupur Agarwal
The word cholesterol generally sets alarms bells ringing in ones mind. One thinks of high blood pressure, heart attack and stroke damaging the delicate human system. But then hey! If it’s all that bad, what is the need of this soft, waxy, greasy substance doing rounds in our body? (more…)
by Nupur Agarwalwritten by Nupur Agarwal
I once heard someone say that if exercise could be bottled, it would be the best selling potion at the local pharmacy! This seems true since a shocking one-third of American adults are obese. American kids are not far behind with around 17 percent of them overweight or obese. (more…)
by Troy BowmanIn-Pulse CPR now offers CPR classes at over 13 public locations in the Twin Cities area. Offering American Heart CPR , AED, and First Aid classes at convenient dates and times. We also offer private classes for groups of 5 or more.
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by Carin MangimeliWritten by Carin Mangimeli
When warm weather approaches, millions of Americans flock to enjoy the great outdoors. Hiking, biking, walking and camping are just a few of the many activities pursued during the summer months. However, due to these activities, as well as the increased actions of people during these months, it is the time of the year when one is at the greatest risk for injury. (more…)
by Troy BowmanApproximately 1,000 people die every day in the United States because they suffered a cardiac arrest outside of the hospital. Our main goal as CPR instructors are to help educate (more…)
by Mollie BowmanCardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a combination of rescue breathing and chest compressions delivered to victims thought to be in (more…)
by Troy BowmanOcala First Aid Training Classes | Ocala AED Training Classes
This class is open to the public and is held one a month at:
Rasmussen College Ocala Campus
4755 SW 46th Court
Ocala, FL 34474
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
At In-Pulse CPR we take pride in our quality of teaching. We use the latest technology and state-of-the-art equipment to provide for an interactive, experiential learning environment. We make sure that each student leaves the classroom feeling confident in the skills they gained.
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by Mollie BowmanDid you know that more women then men die every year from heart disease? It’s true. More than 430,000 women die yearly due to cardiovascular disease. Though men, too, suffer from heart attacks, women are more likely to die (more…)
by Melanie PinetteWritten by Melanie Pinette
Healthcare is a broad ever-changing science that will forever surprise us with new and improved life-saving procedures, devices, and medicines. We all wish to one day find the ‘Fountain of Youth’, but in reality, it’s the brilliant individuals in the health and science fields that are always hard at work to find the latest and greatest measures to prolong the human life. Think back to just over 50 yrs ago… Polio was one of the most fear diseases of all times, Malaria killed more than 800,000 people (mostly children) every year, and laser eye surgery wasn’t even a futuristic endeavor yet. Today, we are not only at the brink of being able to detect early signs of Alzheimer’s Disease (which used to only be found after death), but are feverishly working on cures for Cancer, and finding ways to turn stem cells into fresh, healthy heart cells, liver cells, brain cells…etc.
So when it comes to CPR, we have to expect changes to transpire as healthcare finds new breakthroughs around every corner. As I’m sure most of you have heard, the American Heart Association (AHA) and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) has recently released a new order for CPR. For over 40 years, CPR has emphasized the ‘A-B-C’ order in which people were instructed to open the victims airway, breath into the victims mouth with nose pinched, and then give chest compressions. For multiple reasons, the order has now changed from A-B-C (airway-breathing-compressions) to C-A-B (compressions-airway-breathing). The previous approach was causing significant delays in starting chest compressions which are extremely important in keeping oxygen-rich blood circulating throughout the body. All victims in cardiac arrest need chest compressions immediately. In the first few minutes of an arrest, the victim will have enough oxygen remaining in their lungs and bloodstream to supply the heart and brain with, as long as compressions are not prolonged. Research has shown that rescuers who started CPR with opening the airway took 30 seconds longer to begin chest compressions. Those few seconds can mean the difference between life and death.
Over 350,000 Americans suffer from cardiac related issues every year. Sudden cardiac arrests claim hundreds of thousands of those lives, which breaks down to less than 5% survive. Although CPR is being taught, many people have neglected to perform it due to sanitary reasons. When they see a complete stranger collapse, most people don’t want to start mouth to mouth. With the new changes, Hands-Only CPR is much simpler and less intimidating: Call 911 and push hard and fast on the center of the chest until professional help or an AED arrives. We can all make a difference in someones life, and I’m sure if your loved one needed immediate medical attention, you wouldn’t want people to turn away. Science Daily published recent studies that showed while the percentage of bystanders administering CPR increased only slightly over the past four years, of those that did choose to help, 77 percent opted for chest compressions without mouth-to-mouth breathing instead of standard CPR. Before, that number was only 16 percent.. Those numbers are staggering. If we can get the word out, and get people educated on the correct ways to perform CPR, the survival rates will remarkably improve!
by Troy BowmanNormandale Community College MN CPR Training Classes
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by Melanie PinetteWritten by Melanie Pinette
Love is one of the strongest human emotions. Especially that between a parent and child. When you ask any mom or dad what their favorite thing about being a parent is, with a warm smile, they will give you a list a mile long. Then there are those times when you make a quick stop at the store to pick up milk and your toddler decides to have a complete and total melt-down because he just can’t understand why a ring-pop before nap-time isn’t such a good idea. No matter what stressful situation arises, one thing is for sure… “We wouldn’t trade them for the world!”. Every parent imagines what a strong, hardworking, successful man their son will grow up to be. Or what a beautiful, educated young woman their daughter will become. We do our best to teach them right from wrong, instill good moral values, and most importantly, protect them from the harsh dangers of this ever-changing world. When I was a kid, we rode in the back of pickup trucks (seat belts were just a cosmetic feature on vehicles… who used them anyway?), bicycles helmets were about as common as three-legged birds, and when the street lights came on, we knew it was time to go home. Now, we make sure our child has a helmet, knee-pads, elbow-pads, wrist guards, mouth guard, face shield, and body armor before heading out to ride their bike in the driveway! Well, maybe not that much, but we do try our hardest to never let them get hurt. I’m not saying that’s a bad thing, but when it comes to the most important protection of all, most parents fall short. When people think of CPR, they think of the movies… “It’ll never happen to me” or “I can do CPR… I’ve seen it done so many times on T.V!“. Life is so precious, and can be gone in the blink of an eye. In 1995 I lost my son to SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome). As the saying goes, “A parent should never have to bury their child”. To lose a child is something that causes the most indescribable pain a human being can feel, both physically and mentally. Some people never recover, while others use it to gain strength. Watching the dedicated medics and firefighters perform CPR on my baby and do everything within their power to try and save him, made me have a new found respect for these courageous individuals. Years later, and after much soul searching, I finally decided to go back to school and become an EMT. After graduating, I was scanning the classifieds for jobs and came across In-Pulse CPR. They were looking for instructors and assistants. That was the perfect way of turning my tragedy into a tool to educate people on the importance of this life saving procedure. I met with Troy Bowman, and was hired on the spot. Although I am only an assistant at the time, I am soon going to be trained and certified as an instructor.
One of the first things I ask when I meet any new parents is, “Are you certified in infant CPR?”. Most of them reply with, “Well, I’m not certified, but I’m sure I could do it if I had to”. It breaks my heart to think that people assume it’s as easy as 1..2..3. I can’t stress enough how important this skill is! Obviously, it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to perform CPR, but knowing the different techniques between infant, adolescence and adult, and doing it correctly can mean the difference between life and death. In-Pulse CPR is a great company with a truly dedicated staff. We will work with you to not only make sure you know the proper steps to take, but to fully understand the mechanics of what you’re doing. Please take a moment to see when and where the classes are being held. This small investment could one day save your loved one’s life!
by Pamela Arsena
Written by Pamela Arsena
Paramedics are the first line of defense when something has gone terribly wrong. They often see us in our worst hour and often times save the day. They work tiredly behind the scenes providing life saving medical attention to people in their time of need. Often times the work of a paramedic often goes unnoticed but they still continue to save us day after day while not receiving the credit and recognition they deserve.
It takes many good qualities to be a paramedic and at the top of that list is a desire to help. Paramedics have the desire to help people when it really counts and the help they provide is unconditional. They do not care about your past or who you are now; their focus is solely on saving a life. They expect nothing in return and no matter how bad things may be in their lives they always put the people they are assisting first. They truly define the word selfless.
Another qualit
y of a paramedic is compassion. They often times will be our support system when a crisis happens. They will hold our hand and assure us things will be okay even when we feel that our world is crashing in. These compassionate soles are truly angels in disguise
Paramedics also have the strength to see people at their worst day in and day out knowing that not everyone can be saved. They do this with a quiet strength, perseverance and courage that most of us would find hard to understand.
In such times of tragedy and chaos paramedics calmly provide medical care and attention to those in need while not asking for a thank you or praise. Paramedics really are the true hero’s of society who deserve great honor and praise for a job well done.
by Troy BowmanPennsylvania First Aid Training Classes | Pennsylvania AED Training Classes | PA CPR
At In-Pulse CPR, we take pride in our quality of teaching. We use the latest technology and state-of-the-art equipment to provide for an interactive, experiential learning environment. We make sure that each student leaves the classroom feeling confident in the skills they gained.
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