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But I Was Only Trying to Help: Do Good Samaritan Laws Cover CPR?
Every state in the country has Good Samaritan laws. These laws were enacted to protect you if you administer CPR or other emergency help in good faith It’s a bad scenario. You render aid to someone...
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Deconstructing a Heart Attack
What happens before, during, and after a heart attack While most people are familiar with the general symptoms of a heart attack – chest pain, shortness of breath, and fatigue, among others – the...
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Defining the Five Types of Heart Disease
Differentiating the root causes of heart issues The term “heart disease” is used to describe numerous ailments that affect the heart. The term is often used synonymously with “cardiovascular disease,”...
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What’s a ‘Silent’ Heart Attack?
It’s a surprisingly common occurrence, which is why it pays to know the warning signs What do you think about when you image somebody having a heart attack? Most likely you picture someone (probably a...
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9 Heart Conditions You Probably Haven’t Heard Of
While the chances of having any of these issues are rare, it’s not impossible The word “rare” can help calm our inner hypochondriac. Arming yourself with the knowledge of rare diseases can also help...
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The Most Productive Way to Spend Three Hours
If you’re looking to put those three hours to good use, consider learning to administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) Does it surprise you to know you’ll get more than 4.7 billion suggestions...
View ArticleIt Makes Sense at the Office, But Should You Have an AED in Your Home?
Learn how this device could save a loved one or even yourself The American Heart Association (AHA) recently released the latest statistics on out-of-hospital cardiac arrests (OHCA), and the numbers are...
View ArticleSurely Someone Else Knows What to Do?
Alarming trends on the lack of lifesaving training in the workplace What would happen if one of your employees needed First Aid? How would your employees react if a co-worker showed signs of a heart...
View ArticleGraduate with a Life-Saving Skill
Why students should learn CPR, even if their school doesn’t require it Whether you’ve been out of school for decades or still have some years left before you graduate, almost certainly at one time or...
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Smarter Dummies and Other Tech Tools: What’s New in CPR Training Aids
CPR training ads are being equipped with ways to help people learn more efficiently There’s an app for that. Technology is reaching into all aspects of our lives, including lifesaving training. A new...
View ArticlePhilips Pediatric Pads for HS1 Onsite Consumer Letter
The following letter from Philips clarifies OnSite pads usage in light of OnSite pediatric defibrillation pads which are currently on shipment hold. Download a copy of HS1 Pedi Pads Customer Letter...
View ArticleHow New Tech May Be Used to Help Save Lives
Five developments that could prove to be invaluable Technology evolves at such a quick pace that often something seen as innovative one day is viewed as antiquated the next month. And while some tech...
View ArticleMore Insight on “Hands-Only CPR”
Hands-only CPR can be performed by anyone and learned in as little as a minute – and alleviates some concerns about providing aid Most of us wouldn’t hesitate to help a person in distress. It’s human...
View ArticleWomen Receive CPR Less Often Than Men
A study reveals more women die from cardiac arrest – because bystanders may be afraid of performing CPR A recent study sponsored by the American Heart Association (AHA) and the National Institutes of...
View Article4 Workplace Wellness Trends to Watch for in 2018
Unhealthy lifestyle choices and chronic disease cost businesses billions in healthcare every year. Corporate wellness programs encourage individuals to make their health a priority. Employers play an...
View ArticleAspirin and Cardiovascular Health
Why aspirin remains a wonder drug for the heart Aspirin is in the Guinness Book of World Records. In 1950, this pain-relieving drug was the most frequently-sold painkiller, setting new records. While...
View ArticleIs Pet First Aid Really a Thing?
It is, and you can use it to save the life of your furry best friend For most of us, our pets aren’t just pets. If you call your dog or cat your “baby” or refer to yourself as his or her parent, you...
View ArticleJust Who is this Heimlich Guy, Anyway?
Everything you need to know about the Heimlich Maneuver Thanks to movies and television, we’ve all probably wondered what we would do if we’re dining in a restaurant and someone started choking on...
View ArticleWhat’s in Your First Aid Kit?
In case of a medical emergency, you’ll be glad you checked At one point or another, it’s happened to all of us. We hurt ourselves, go dig out the first aid kit, and quickly discover that what we need...
View ArticleThe ABCs of AEDs
What you need to know to save lives We’ve seen it in movies and on TV dozens of times. Grandpa collapses in a shopping mall, mom faints at the airport, or young John from sales loses his balance at the...
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