by Derek WalbornA healthy 17-year-old high school athlete is probably one of the last people anyone expects to suffer sudden cardiac arrest. But during a volleyball match at Loganville Christian Academy in Georgia, that is exactly what happened to Claire Crawford. Claire was playing in her senior night volleyball game when she suddenly began to feel faint. […]
by Laura CriderWe all know that cardiac issues can be dangerous and even life-threatening. However, it can be difficult to understand all of the terminology surrounding cardiac episodes. To make matters more confusing, some terms, such as “heart attack” and “cardiac arrest,” are often used interchangeably, even though they actually refer to different issues. You don’t need […]
by Laura CriderWe all know that children are the future of our country and our world. Too often, we hear about the negative things that young people are doing, but a group of students in NJ are leading the way when it comes to prioritizing CPR training. Christian Ventura founded the High School Association of Medical […]
by Troy BowmanCase Study: Hillsborough County Transportation Hillsborough Country Transportation has 1500 drivers who are now required by this new law to be CPR/FA trained. They decided to certify 7 internal staff to become instructors through In-Pulse CPR. They are now teaching 2 classes every week with 37 students each class. At this pace, they are on […]
by Donna RyanPlaylists Support the Use of CPR When hands-only CPR or traditional CPR is performed, 100 chest compressions are required per minute. This number coincides with many musical songs today, and therefore certain songs can support CPR efforts. Ironically, “Stayin’ Alive,” the disco song made popular by the Bee Gees matches this requirement. The song’s tune […]
by Teresa JenkinsThis life-saving event happened in Rochester, Minnesota, when a quick responding 13-year old boy saved the life of another child who was drowning in the swimming pool they were both swimming in. The lifesaving boy, Cody Runyan, stated he was swimming in the pool when he suddenly noticed there was a child just lying at […]
If you are feeling stuck in your current career, or if you are trying to plan for a more secure future for yourself and your family, now is a great time to consider a career in healthcare. Healthcare is one of those fields that is never going to go away, and CNAs, or Certified Nursing […]