What is a System of Care?
How it works and how it saves lives The heart is a beautiful blend of simplicity and complexity. On the surface, pumping blood is a two-step “blood in, blood out” procedure, yet there is an incredibly...
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What is Corporate CPR Training? Should You Do It?
Corporate CPR training removes the logistics issues that often cause the biggest reason for non-attendance. You’ll raise the level of participation when you make it convenient. This is a tragic...
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Why Do Some Businesses Hesitate to Install AEDs?
Bottom line: Automatic External Defibrillators save lives. Here’s what every Florida business owner needs to know In October of 2017, Pick ‘N Save employees resuscitated a dying customer thanks to an...
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These Foods Will Hurt Your Heart
If it’s fast and convenient – and mass produced – you probably want to make it a treat rather than a regular part of your diet. Stop it, you’re killing me! Your heart isn’t complimenting you on your...
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Cardiovascular Risks: Is Your Job a Factor?
Industries and sectors with an elevated risk of heart disease According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, heart disease is the most common cause of death among both the working and...
View ArticleAED SAVES REFEREE’S LIFE, SPURS DISTRICT TO ADD MORE DEVICES
Just a few weeks ago after a high school basketball game, one of the referees suffered sudden cardiac arrest. Thanks to some quick thinking from the school’s athletic director and someone from the...
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Heart Attack Signs You Don’t Want to Ignore
Heart attack symptoms aren’t always like what you see in the movies If a loved one or co-worker were experiencing a heart attack, would you know it? Clutching the chest; a cold sweat; crumpling knees...
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Do You Know How to Use Your Company’s First Aid Kit?
Open it up and see what’s inside. The contents can help save a life. There’s probably one in the company lunchroom. Have you ever looked inside to see what’s there? The time to acquaint yourself with...
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FAST: The Acronym Everyone in Your Office Should Know
The chances of surviving a stroke increase when emergency treatment begins as soon as possible. Do you know what FAST stands for? If your answer is IDK, it’s time to do an acronym upgrade. Everyone in...
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Automated External Defibrillators: Should Your Business Have One?
Why Florida businesses benefit from AEDs in the workplace Automated External Defibrillators are kind of like airbags – you hope you never have to use one, but when they do their job, you’re sure glad...
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Heart Attack Safety Begins With Knowing What to Do
What to do when someone shows signs of a heart attack Would you know what to do if someone clutched their chest or arm, or complained of shortness of breath? Unfortunately, most people aren’t familiar...
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Is Your Office’s First Aid Kit OSHA-Compliant?
The minimum requirements for an OSHA-compliant first aid kit Does your workplace have a first aid kit? Have you looked at it? In many offices, it’s likely the kit (if there is one) is outdated or...
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A Brief History of the Dummy Whose Life You’ll Save in CPR Class
The identity of the model for the original CPR dummy has been lost to history, but there is a true and interesting story behind the manikin’s origin Move over, Cinderella. There is another woman who...
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Allergic Reactions Can Be Life Threatening: Is Your Staff Prepared?
19 things everyone in the office should know about dealing with severe allergic reactions Every three minutes at least one person suffers an emergency-level allergic reaction. Severe allergic...
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CPR Training Demystified
Have you ever wondered what CPR training entails? Here’s what you need to know. When the heart slows significantly or goes into cardiac arrest, blood circulation comes to a halt, threatening damage to...
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What is Hands-Only CPR and Who Can Do It?
Recent AHA CPR changes emphasize a chest-compression-only technique for certain conditions According to the American Heart Association (AHA), 90% of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) victims who aren’t...
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The Recovery Position: What It Is, and Why Everyone Should Know About It
The recovery position guards against a restricted airway Would you know what to do if an individual had been rendered first aid, but was still unconscious? You’re waiting for emergency professionals...
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Heart-Healthy Diets: What You Should Be Looking For
You may be having an improper relationship with the word “diet” and not even know it We tend to announce we’re “going on a diet” when we gain unwanted weight. It’s usually just a temporary thing. The...
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CPR for Babies and Children: What You Need to Know
Critical knowledge can save a young life If you’re a parent or someone who takes care of young children, you probably think about their safety constantly. Whether they’re just crawling, taking their...
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Hands-Only CPR vs. Traditional CPR
Despite the recent approval of the hands-only technique, mouth to mouth is still a crucial element of CPR The American Heart Association (AHA) recently revised their CPR guidelines to de-emphasize...
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