Monthly Archives: April 2010

If I Perform CPR, Will I Catch A Disease? (Part 2)

By SureFire CPR | Published: April 26, 2010
In part one of, “If I perform CPR, will I catch a disease?” we talked about the chances of catching a disease from CPR. Now, we will focus on how to decrease your chances even further! Previously we talked about gloves and safety glasses. Now we focus on: CPR Barrier Devices We are going to [...]
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If I Perform CPR, Will I Catch A Disease? (Part 1)

By SureFire CPR | Published: April 19, 2010
It’s ok, I’ve thought about it too… If I do CPR will I catch something? Don’t feel bad for thinking that. It’s completely normal. There is a lot of bad stuff out there and the last thing that I want to do is catch a disease that is going to kill me for trying to [...]
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A First Aid Video You Must Show Your Kids!

By SureFire CPR | Published: April 12, 2010
What an inspiration! Would your kids react in the same way? Talk with them about the importance of CPR and First Aid, and let them know how to call 911. Have you talked to your kids? Share your story below!
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CPR Without Safety Glasses? Risky!

By SureFire CPR | Published: April 5, 2010
It’s the late evening and the call comes in. It’s a full arrest. A full arrest means that someone has stopped breathing, have no pulse, and needs CPR. We jump on the fire engine and scream down the street, horn blaring, lights flashing to the house. As we run up the stairs to the back [...]
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During CPR, Think like a Fireman!

By SureFire CPR | Published: April 1, 2010
Are you performing CPR or First Aid?  Did you already call 911? If you answered yes to both of the questions above then, think about where you live! Is it at the end of a long driveway? An apartment complex? Up in a tree? After you’ve called 911, the fire department will be on their way. Time [...]
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