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Can You Get Sued for Performing CPR Without Certification?
CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) is a critical intervention that can mean the difference between survival and death during an emergency. It involves delivering chest compressions and rescue breaths to a person who isn’t breathing or whose heart ...
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Online vs. In-Person CPR Certification: What’s the Best Option for You?
Choosing the right CPR certification is an important step, whether you’re a healthcare worker, a teacher, a parent, or someone who simply wants to be prepared in an emergency. At Bayside CPR, we often get asked which is better: online CPR certifica...
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Difference Between CPR and BLS: A Detailed Guide
When someone suddenly collapses, stops breathing, or their heart stops beating, the first few minutes are critical. In those moments, knowing how to respond can save a life. Two common terms often come up in these situations—CPR and BLS. At first g...
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How Are Breaths Delivered Using a Bag-Mask Device?
A bag-mask device, also called a bag valve mask (BVM), is an essential emergency tool used to assist patients who cannot breathe effectively on their own. It consists of a flexible, self-inflating bag attached to a face mask that fits securely over t...
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Understanding the PQRST Wave: A Guide to ECG Interpretation
Electrocardiography (ECG or EKG) is a simple, non-invasive test that records the heart’s electrical activity using small electrodes placed on the skin. These signals produce waveforms like the P wave, QRS complex, T wave, and occasionally the U wav...
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ACLS Pulseless Electrical Activity and Asystole Guide
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) is a critical component of emergency cardiovascular care, and managing Pulseless Electrical Activity (PEA) and Asystole is a central part of the ACLS algorithm. These are two of the most serious cardiac arr...
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