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Author Archives: SureFire CPR
Basic First Aid for Children
There is no question society has become more active and with the many different opportunities for athletic events, water and snow activities, dance and gymnastics offered to children, it’s no wonder the risk for injury has increased somewhat with our younger population. Would you know what to do to give assistance during the first few minutes after an injury occurred until professional help arrives?
Posted in Classes, Emergency Tips, First Aid, Health Tips, Parenting, Training Comments closed
Stopping Strokes and CPR
Called “the Power to End Stroke Movement”, the American Heart Association's program provides education about the risk factors leading to possible stroke. Learn how you can join the movement.
Posted in Classes, Emergency Tips, First Aid, Health Tips, Random, Training Tagged American Heart Association CPR, CPR, CPR Certification, Orange County CPR Classes, stroke, symptoms of stroke Comments closed
Recent Studies Point to Effectiveness of Compression-Only CPR
Followers of this blog will note a subtle yet significant shift in the administering of CPR, away from mouth-to-mouth resuscitation and more towards a hands-only technique. How does Hands-Only CPR work? How effective is it?
Babysitters and CPR
Does your babysitter have the skills to intervene in an emergency with your little one? Do you as a child care provider know what to do when seconds count? Find out more about babysitting, child care and CPR.
Posted in Classes, Emergency Tips, First Aid, Parenting, Training Tagged Babysitters, BLS, child care, child care providers and CPR, Children and cpr, CPR, CPR Certification Comments closed
Real Life Heroes of CPR – A Brother to the Rescue
Unexpectedly a brother found his sibling unconscious and in respiratory distress. Through his heroic efforts, the life of his family member was saved. Would you know what to do if this were your loved one?
Posted in Classes, Emergency Tips, First Aid, Inspirational, Parenting, Training Comments closed
ACLS to the Rescue in Heart Failure
Heart failure is a condition that most will face with time. Recognizing those risk factors that contribute to heart failure is a step toward a healthier lifestyle.
Posted in Emergency Tips, Health Tips, Inspirational, Random Tagged ACLS, ACLS Training, cardiac disease and aging, heart disease, heart failure, risk factors for cardiac disease, sudden cardiac arrest Comments closed
Statistics About Cardiovascular Health – BLS Can Help!
According to the American Heart Association, an average of one person dies from cardiovascular disease every 39 seconds. That figure raises the question, “what can be done to improve mortality rates in the US?”
Posted in Classes, Health Tips, Random, Training Tagged BLS, Cardiovascular Disease, Cardiovascular Health, Cardiovascular Illness, CPR, Statistics for Cardiovascular Death in the US Comments closed
Healthier Kids – Parents are the Key and PALS Plays a Role
Being aware of the impact parents have upon children can help to create a lifelong impression changing habits and influencing their choices into adulthood for better health. The American Heart Association agrees. Find out how.
Posted in Health Tips, Parenting, Random Tagged children's health, PALS, PALS Training Orange County, parenting tips Comments closed
Keeping St. Patrick’s Day Lucky – BLS and Heart Disease