According to the American Heart Association (AHA), a person’s chances of surviving cardiac arrest decreases by 10% for every minute of delay in starting CPR. This means that it’s crucial to know not only what happens during CPR, but also how to properly administer it, as well as the warning signs of when CPR might be needed.
This minute-by-minute guide explains exactly what happens during CPR and how the body is affected in the first few minutes after experiencing cardiac arrest.
Mouth-to-mouth rescue breathing is an essential tool in first aid that involves blowing air into a patient’s lungs when their respiratory system is not working. But while rescue breathing is most often associated with CPR, it’s not always used during resuscitation. People often ask, “What is the indication for mouth-to-mouth rescue breaths as opposed to hands-only CPR?” To perform mouth-to-mouth breathing effectively, you need to know which situations require it and which don’t. So, what is the indication for mouth-to-mouth rescue breaths during CPR, and when should you use other CPR methods? Read on to find out.
Knowing how to perform CPR and actually performing CPR are very different but equally important. That’s why we recommend a blend of online learning and hands-on practice for effective CPR training. And if your CPR training includes a hands-on component, you’ll need a CPR dummy or manikin for students to practice on. Here’s what you need to know about CPR manikins and how to choose the right CPR dummy or manikin for your CPR training.
I believe that anyone can learn to perform CPR and save lives in an emergency. But how we train people in these essential skills matters, and traditional classroom methods simply aren’t as effective as CPR training needs to be. So here is the story of how ProTrainings came to be and why we are committed to creating a better way to learn lifesaving skills.
A person who is drowning is in extreme danger and must be rescued immediately. However, the signs of drowning aren’t as obvious as you might think, and all too often people who attempt to rescue a drowning victim end up becoming victims themselves in the process. Read on to learn how to recognize the signs that someone is drowning and how to rescue a drowning victim without endangering yourself or others.
Despite what you may have been led to believe by TV shows like ER and Grey’s Anatomy, CPR success rates have never been high. Among the many reasons for low success rates are the facts that heart attacks are deadly and that, sadly, most people who experience cardiac arrests outside of the hospital receive little help from bystanders. Read on to compare today’s CPR success rates with those of the past and learn how CPR has evolved over time.
Compression depth may be the hardest part to master for beginners because they are afraid of hurting the victim. However, if your compressions aren’t deep enough, you may not be applying enough force to assist circulation.
CPR compression depth depends on the size and age of the person, so to help you get an idea of how to perform chest compressions properly, let’s go over the proper compression technique for each age group.
Traditionally, written CPR tests were given in an in-person setting. While some certification programs still do this, it is now easier, less stressful, and more efficient to take your CPR test online.
If this makes you nervous, don’t worry! The test is just to make sure that you know what to do in an emergency situation. If you master some simple learning techniques, the CPR test will be easy.
Recovering from cardiac arrest can be an arduous and risky process, and what a rescuer does in the immediate aftermath of CPR can make the difference between life and death in many situations.
The most important thing that a rescuer can do after successful resuscitation is to put the victim in what is known as the CPR recovery position.
Have you ever wondered what it takes to be an effective Certified CPR Instructor? A question our students ask is “how do we know how to teach CPR classes?”
Read on to find how a CPR instructor can go from simply sharing knowledge to becoming an effective educator that prepares their students to save lives with CPR.
As awareness of how vital CPR is to increasing a victim’s chances of survival grows, so will the number of people looking to get certified. But with in-house, blended, and on-site CPR training courses to choose from, how do you know which is right for you? Read on to learn about in-house versus on-site CPR training and how to choose the right one to get your team CPR certified while minimizing workload and maximizing efficiency!
Few bodily functions are as important to a person’s overall well-being as the one that supplies oxygen-rich air for the circulatory system: breathing. But what happens when a person is unable to breathe effectively in an emergency? That’s where rescue breathing comes into play. Read on to learn more about rescue breathing and ventilation rates for adults, children, and infants.