The statistics are staggering. Studies show that more than 70% of sudden cardiac arrest occur at home, and 95% of these victims will die before reaching the hospital. The quicker you administer CPR, the lower the chances of brain damage or even death. This means...
The importance of learning first aid cannot be overstated. Accidents happen all the time, and being trained in first aid allows you to help in administering much needed medical attention, and possibly even save someone’s life. In fact, some businesses even require...
According to the American Heart Association, 475,000 Americans died from cardiac arrest last year, and more than 350,000 were outside of a hospital. Cardiac arrest occurs when someone’s heart stops pumping. There are many causes of cardiac arrest, including heart...
According to the American Heart Association, children as young as age nine are able to learn and retain CPR. Why might kids aged this young need to learn CPR training? There are many instances that might arise and warrant their life-saving skills. CPR Training Saves...
There is no denying that CPR saves lives. Heart attacks are one of our country’s biggest killers, claiming a life every 34 seconds. Yet, heart attacks aren’t the only time CPR is necessary. Approximately 7 million children and adults suffer injuries each year...
Swimming and playing in the pool is great recreational fun and also an excellent way to get some exercise. Here in south Texas where the weather stays on the warm-side for much of the year, we are able to utilize our pools a lot longer than other areas in the United...
