Ever wonder why CPR training requires constant re-certification? Why it keeps changing? Let’s explore some of the reasons why. Standards Keep Changing Every few years the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) releases the latest studies on CPR and provides updates to medical world on what works and what doesn’t work in terms of CPR. […]
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A heart attack is one of the most hazardous health conditions because it happens without warning and can be deadly if not attended to instantly. The reason for heart attacks is due to an inadequate blood supply to the heart for a certain amount of time. As a consequence, the heart muscle is partly destroyed.
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An automated external defibrillator is a gadget that’s used to check the rhythm of one’s heart. It can also be used to send an electric shock to the heart in an attempt to restore its normal rhythm. The devices are also used in the treatment of sudden cardiac arrests (SCAs). Sudden cardiac arrests happen
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Picture this: you have gone to attend Thanksgiving at your friend’s home, and as you are busy making preparations, one of you admits that they are not feeling too well, and they are experiencing slight dizziness. All of you simply ask that she takes a rest, only for you to turn and discover that they
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Sprains are a common injury and will usually cause damage to the soft tissues. When one experiences a sprain, the joint that is involved has its ligaments torn. Such an injury may be acute or chronic. An acute sprain is one that occurs suddenly while a chronic sprain is one that worsens as the days
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Understanding CPR and DNR Orders CPR is performed in order to allow the normal restoration of an individual’s heart rhythm and beating. This plays a key role in ensuring the survival of the patient. It is important however to realize that the rates of success following administration of CPR are very low in patients suffering
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An Aortic aneurysm refers to a condition where the aorta has a part that is overstretched and which consequently bulges out of the aorta’s wall. In such a condition, the increase in size may be up to double the normal size of the blood vessel. There are different types of this form of aneurysm, and
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What is wound management and treatment? The material posted on this page on wound management and treatment is for learning purposes only. To learn to effectively manage wounds and other injuries sign up for a first aid course with one of our Canadian providers. Among the human organs, the skin ranks as the largest of
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Many people are not satisfied with their looks. Those suffering from anorexia nervosa are obsessed with losing weight. Surprisingly, many of the people suffering from this condition are not overweight; taking into consideration the body mass index (BMI). The condition is actually an eating disorder that affects both genders. When left untreated, it can be
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There is more to CPR certification than just getting a certificate, and in fact, a big percentage of this revolves around CPR re-certification. Just as the name suggests, this makes reference to the issuance of a second certificate subsequent to training after a given period of time. This is important for many reasons which will
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