by admin | May 18, 2016 | CPR in Schools, In the News, Sudden Cardiac Arrest
There is simply no substitute for having an AED readily available and people trained to recognize the signs of cardiac arrest and respond quickly and appropriately! The following article, written by Scott Springer, appeared on Cincinnati.com on 5/17/2016. What...
by admin | Dec 29, 2015 | American Heart Association, Chain of Survival, CPR, Hands-Only CPR, In the News, Sudden Cardiac Arrest
A strong Chain of Survival can improve chances of survival and recovery for victims of heart attack, stroke and other emergencies. In less than 12 minutes, you can watch all the videos below, get a refresher on CPR training and more fully understand your role in the...
by admin | Nov 30, 2015 | Chain of Survival, Sudden Cardiac Arrest
We’ve covered the topic Can Anyone Perform CPR? and now we want to address: Can Anyone Use An AED? Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) are lightweight, battery-operated, portable devices that are easy to use by anyone. When an AED is turned on, it begins...
by admin | Nov 10, 2015 | American Heart Association, CPR, Hands-Only CPR, Sudden Cardiac Arrest
In 2012, the American Heart Association released this public service announcement, “Rules of Hands-Only CPR”, featuring the cast of the CBS sitcom “Rules of Engagement”. While the show was canceled in 2013, the message is still timely — learn the life-saving skill of...
by admin | Oct 20, 2015 | American Heart Association, Chain of Survival, CPR, CPR in Schools, Hands-Only CPR, In the News, Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Second Opinion collaborated with the American Heart Association (AHA) to produce a television special designed to teach Hands-Only CPR to all of America. CPR in America premiered on public television stations across the country on October 15. Its airing coincided with...
by admin | Oct 16, 2015 | American Heart Association, Chain of Survival, CPR, Hands-Only CPR, In the News, Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Since first establishing guidelines in 1966, the American Heart Association has led evaluation and dissemination of the latest resuscitation science to help inform and modernize the lifesaving practice of CPR. The AHA guidelines, updated every 5 years, are used to...