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How Is CPR Performed Differently When an Advanced Airway Is in...

CPR, or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, is a life-saving technique that helps keep blood and oxygen flowing through the body when someone’s heart stops beating. It incorporates chest compressions with rescue breaths to support circulation and oxygen...

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What are you Legally Required to do Before You Touch a...

When you’re responding to an emergency like cardiac arrest, myocardial infarction, someone collapsing, or a person in shock and decide to help them with CPR & first aid, there’s an important step you need to take before you touch them...

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Heart Attack vs. Cardiac Arrest: What’s the Difference?

If a doctor told you your loved one had experienced a heart attack rather than a cardiac arrest, would you feel relieved, or would your worry deepen? Do you really know the difference between the two?  Both are serious, but they’re not the sam...

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Careers that Require CPR and First Aid Certification

CPR and First Aid certification are vital training that proves you know how to respond quickly and effectively in emergencies, like someone choking, bleeding, or losing consciousness. These certifications ensure you’re prepared to provide lifes...

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AHA vs ARC CPR Certification: Comparing Their Missions and Contributions

When it comes to learning lifesaving skills, both the AHA (American Heart Association) and the AHA (American Red Cross) stand out as trusted leaders. But have you ever wondered how their missions and contributions differ? CPR training, which stands f...

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Debunking Common Myths About CPR 

CPR, or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, is a basic life-saving skill applied to anyone who collapses and the heart suddenly stops beating. This condition is called cardiac arrest.  It involves pressing hard and fast on the chest to keep blood and...

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