Tag Archives: CPR

October is Sudden Cardiac Arrest Month

Bleeding control and first aid kits

More than 356,000 people have an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in the United States every year. Cardiac arrest occurs when the heart suddenly and unexpectedly stops beating. More than 356,000 people have an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in the United States every year, and about 60% to 80% of them die before reaching the hospital. Sudden Cardiac […]

CPR, AED & First Aid Training: Airport Staff

CPR, AED and First Aid Training for Airports

CPR , AED, and First Aid training are of crucial importance at airports of all sizes. Medic Response Health and Safety can help train your staff. CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation), AED (Automated External Defibrillator), and First Aid training are of crucial importance at airports of all sizes – large, regional, and small. Airports are bustling environments […]

What are the Advantages of Church Personnel knowing CPR and having an AED?

Church First Aid CPR AED

By providing CPR and AED training to church personnel, the church can empower its community members to take an active role in promoting the health and safety of those around them. There are several advantages of church personnel knowing CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) and having an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) on hand, including: Saving lives: In […]

What are the benefits of CPR and First Aid Training for Real Estate Agents?

Real Estate Agents - FIrst Aid and CRP

As a real estate agent, it’s important to be prepared for any situation that may arise while showing properties or working with clients. Knowing CPR and first aid can not only be a lifesaving skill, but it can also give clients and colleagues a sense of comfort and trust in your abilities. One of the […]

Benefits of Knowing CPR in an Emergency and Having an AED

Emergency CPR/AED

The collapse of football player Damar Hamlin was a reminder of the benefits of knowing CPR in an emergency. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a lifesaving technique that’s useful in many emergencies in which someone’s breathing or heartbeat has stopped. Despite recent gains, less than 40% of adults receive layperson-initiated CPR, and fewer than 12% have […]

CPR and First Aid Requirements for Childcare Providers

Childcare First Aid and CPR

As a child care professional, you will be required to meet certain standards to ensure your level of knowledge and competency. More than half of the U.S population consists of working parents with children under the age of 6 and require child care services outside of their home. As a child care professional, you will […]

Are Fewer Women Receiving Livesaving CPR than Men?

CPR on Women

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a lifesaving technique that’s useful in many emergencies in which someone’s breathing or heartbeat has stopped. A study, led by researchers at University of Pennsylvania and published in the AHA journal “Circulation” in 2018, revealed only 39% of women received CPR from bystanders compared to 45% of men. We found a […]

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