With the statistics showing a 62% increase in out-of-hospital cardiac arrests (OHCA) in Detroit during 2020, the importance of being prepared for medical emergencies has never been more apparent. In construction, where the work is both challenging and hazardous, the likelihood of accidents or health issues occurring on-site dramatically increases. By ensuring construction workers have…
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Detroit, like any other city, faces a range of potential emergencies, from accidents on its bustling streets to health crises in its neighborhoods. CPR training plays a pivotal role in ensuring that residents and communities are well-prepared to respond effectively in these situations. By equipping individuals with the knowledge and skills to perform CPR, Detroit…
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CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) is an essential skill for people of all ages to obtain. In the USA, approx. 250,000 people die from an SCA every year, and knowing that SCA could happen to anyone at any time, it is always better to be prepared. Despite CPR being vitally important in case of emergency, not every…
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Unfortunately, cardiac arrest is becoming more prevalent recently. However, as beings with a high ability to learn, we humans can take matters into our own hands. Why not give someone a second chance at life if you have the chance? Sure, you can administer CPR without being fully certified. But if your only knowledge comes…
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Possessing the knowledge to perform CPR can potentially save a life. However, there are instances and situations where CPR is either no longer viable or not needed at all. Some of the signs to stop performing CPR may seem obvious, but when found in an emergency, things tend to be different. Even if you have…
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The benefits of using AEDs in emergency situations is very important to understand to use it properly. What constitutes an emergency situation? Is it a scenario where someone unexpectedly drops to the floor and loses breath? Is it the event of near-drowning? Yes, and yes — emergency situations can happen to anyone and at any…
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Are you wondering when you should not perform CPR? There are many different answers to this question. Nonetheless, doctors and experts point out specific situations when CPR has to be stopped or even completely avoided. This is because CPR, in some cases, can complicate specific surgery, disease, and age-related risks and do more damage than…
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