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Practical, evidence-based articles on CPR technique, training options, and the science behind resuscitation. Whether you’re a healthcare professional staying current on AHA® guidelines, an employer building a training program, or someone who wants to be ready when it matters, these posts cover what you need to know — and what’s actually changed in how CPR is taught and delivered.

17 04, 2019

The Top Six Myths about CPR and the Truth behind Them
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The Top Six Myths about CPR and the Truth behind Them

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The Top Six Myths about CPR and the Truth behind Them

The Top Six Myths about CPR and the Truth behind Them

April 17th, 2019|CPR Training Articles|

Setting the Record Straight: The Top Six Myths about CPR & the Truth behind Them Believe it or not, the modern method of CPR has only been around since 1960. Since then, this hands-on practice that can be performed by laypeople and health care workers alike has saved thousands of peoples’ lives. However, despite the prevalence of this practice, many people still misunderstand what CPR is, how it works and how it can help someone [...]

20 03, 2019

Understanding the CAB Sequence in Modern CPR
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Understanding the CAB Sequence in Modern CPR

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Understanding the CAB Sequence in Modern CPR

Understanding the CAB Sequence in Modern CPR

March 20th, 2019|CPR Training Articles, Education|

From your earliest moments in the health care field, you probably remember learning about the “ABCs of CPR.” This was taught for approximately 40 years in BLS and advanced life-saving classes. Would it surprise you to learn that the American Heart Association no longer stands by this sequence? Instead, the organization updated its recommendations in 2010 to change the sequence, thus creating a better likelihood that lives would be saved while simultaneously helping you make smarter, faster decisions as [...]

30 01, 2019

Cardiac Arrest: First Steps as a Trained Professional
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Cardiac Arrest: First Steps as a Trained Professional

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Cardiac Arrest: First Steps as a Trained Professional

Cardiac Arrest: First Steps as a Trained Professional

January 30th, 2019|ACLS, CPR Training Articles|

One of the most nerve-wracking aspects of your job as a nurse, physician or other health care provider is the fact that you will be called on regularly to save lives. No matter how well you are trained and how easily you understood and passed your ACLS training, this is still a serious situation that may leave you feeling inadequate initially. You will become acutely aware that the lives of your patients rest in your hands. However, by regularly reviewing [...]

25 01, 2019

CPR or Defibrillation First? A Look at the Best Practice for Treating Ventricular Fibrillation
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CPR or Defibrillation First? A Look at the Best Practice for Treating Ventricular Fibrillation

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CPR or Defibrillation First? A Look at the Best Practice for Treating Ventricular Fibrillation

CPR or Defibrillation First? A Look at the Best Practice for Treating Ventricular Fibrillation

January 25th, 2019|CPR Training Articles, Education|

One of the stickiest issues as you deal with V-fib is knowing when you should defibrillate the patient and when you should continue with CPR. CPR is obviously necessary for perfusing the brain and the heart muscle, but defibrillation is vital for getting the heart back into a rhythm through which it can perfuse the body itself. As a new provider or as an experienced provider uncertain about the latest changes made in 2015 by the ACLS, you may find [...]

5 12, 2018

Which Team Members Do You Need for a Successful Code?
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Which Team Members Do You Need for a Successful Code?

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Which Team Members Do You Need for a Successful Code?

Which Team Members Do You Need for a Successful Code?

December 5th, 2018|ACLS, Advanced Nursing, BLS, CPR Training Articles, Education, EMT Training, Neonatal|

No matter how your health care organization is run, it definitely has a protocol for codes. Protocols are designed to help the code run smoothly and efficiently and to ensure everything possible is done to save the patient’s life. By ensuring that you and your coworkers are in your correct roles during a code, you can avoid chaos and confusion. Because a code is an ever-changing situation, some roles may change throughout the process. However, with quick thinking, constant [...]

21 11, 2018

The Importance of a Quick Response for Sudden Cardiac Arrest
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The Importance of a Quick Response for Sudden Cardiac Arrest

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The Importance of a Quick Response for Sudden Cardiac Arrest

The Importance of a Quick Response for Sudden Cardiac Arrest

November 21st, 2018|CPR Training Articles, Education|

As a medical professional, you already know how important fast medical care is for successful outcomes in nearly any health crisis. With fast care, mobility can be restored, infections averted and quality of life saved or improved. However, one of the most important areas for fast medical assistance is with cardiac arrest. When you’re the one to notice this life-threatening emergency, you must be confident enough to jump into action immediately and get help from [...]

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