First Aid Kit Necessities for Any Situation
Putting a first aid kit together is fairly easy, but some people might feel that a trip down the first aid aisle leaves them feeling underprepared and overwhelmed. This guide shows you what...
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Pet First Aid & CPR Resource Guide
When a loved one is badly injured, chokes, or stops breathing, people need to understand what action to take. For that reason, learning basic first aid and CPR is of the utmost importance. M...
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Top 5 CPR Movie Moments That We Love to Hate
You may have noticed in my last few posts how much I love movies and television. In fact, the only thing I love MORE than movies and television is teaching people about the necessity for CPR...
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How 3D Printing Is Saving and Improving Lives
A few years ago, 3D printing was the stuff of Star Trek. Now, 3D printing is literally transforming how medical professionals are treating and changing the lives of their patients.
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How To Save Other Pets With CPR
We've touched on performing CPR on your dog or cat, but a number of my readers have contacted me asking about whether it was possible to perform CPR on other pets of the non-feline and non-c...
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The Heart Failure Drug That Could Save Millions
We're all about the heart and heart health here at CPRCertified, which means I do a lot of extra reading to keep current with the latest trends in cardiac care. I happened to do some reading...
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Women vs. Men: Is There a Difference When It Comes to Heart Attack Symptoms?
Many of my female patients are surprised to learn that heart attack symptoms in women may be felt differently than the heart attack symptoms men experience. While there tends to be a good de...
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The Worldwide Impact of Strokes: By the Numbers
Around 15 million people worldwide suffer a stroke every year. That number might seem shocking but let's examine some of the worldwide statistics surrounding stroke to gain an increased unde...
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Finally Stick to Your New Year's Resolution
Why not change it up this year and actually KEEP those fitness resolutions? It's all about staying motivated and creating a system that enables you to make measurable progress. I've created...
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Automatic External Defibrillators - Where to Find AED's
Recently, I gave a talk to a bunch of middle school kids about CPR and using automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) in an emergency. Throughout most of my talk the kids were politely quiet...
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What to Do If Your Employer Doesn't Allow CPR
As a health care professional and someone who knows firsthand about how CPR can make a huge difference in saving a life, refusing to do it or keeping trained employees from carrying out CPR...
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ILCOR's 2015 Guidelines for CPR
The International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) is a forum for resuscitation organizations worldwide to communicate and work together on developing and refining CPR and ECC guid...
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Waking Up Under Anesthesia - More Common Than You Think!
Undertaking any medical procedure, especially those that require anesthesia, often demands a certain amount of trust between patient and caregiver. One of the most nightmarish of these is ac...
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November is Child Safety Month - Tips to Keep Your Child Safe
November is National Child Safety Month and is dedicated to raising awareness and informing parents about how to create a safe home environment for their children and even how to respond sho...
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The Dogs That Are Transforming from Canine Companions to Medical Heroes
Medical dogs are being trained to accomplish some truly amazing things to help their owners and providing them much more with just companionship. In many cases, they could save their owners'...
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Improve Your Health Literacy Knowledge Today!
Besides being the month for pumpkin-picking and hot apple cider-sipping, October is also Health Literacy Month! What is health literacy, you ask? Well, it's the ability to understand, read,...
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First Aid Skills for Treating Wild Animal Attack Victims
The air is getting that crisp autumn chill, and the leaves are starting to turn. For many of us outdoorsy types, that means it's the optimal time to go for that last hike or camping trip bef...
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Need a CPR Certification? The Stats That Will Make Up Your Mind
Unfortunately, health emergencies like cardiac arrest don't normally happen anywhere near where the professionals are, which is why getting your CPR certification is such an important life s...
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Health Benefits of Music Therapy
Music therapy is a form of healing that uses music to provide care to patients, in a manner that is outside of the box. While this is different than routine physical therapy or prescribing m...
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First Aid for Electric Shock
At nearly every turn, people living in a modern society are surrounded by electricity and electrical devices. When people come into unprotected contact with electricity, it can send a jolt o...
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Treating Cuts and Scrapes | First Aid for Scrapes
One of the best things to have in your home is a first aid kit for treating scrapes and cuts. No matter how careful you are, accidents are bound to happen! By learning basic first aid for sc...
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First Aid for Bruises
When a person falls, whether from a chair or while walking, it is likely that the individual will develop a bruise. Additionally, a person who is hit or tightly grasped by another person or...
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First Aid for Cuts
At some point in most people’s lives, they’ve experienced a minor or even a serious cut. In addition, many have also helped tend to someone who has received some type of cut. A cut can be as...
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Advanced First Aid Training Online
When seeking employment in a health-care setting or when working in a job that puts you in contact with the public on a regular basis, you’ll want the best first aid and CPR training possibl...
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CPR Certification Study Guide
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation has saved countless lives during many emergencies, such as when someone has a sudden cardiac arrest or experiences a near-drowning. Contrary to popular belief,...
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Jobs That Require CPR Certification
The ability to perform CPR is a skill that adds immeasurable value to all areas of one’s life, both personal and professional. It serves to boost your confidence in your ability to provide i...
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