Even though sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) in young athletes is not a frequent occurrence, it still attracts a lot of public attention. Scientific data from the Mayo Clinic shows that sudden cardiac arrest in young athletes ranges from 1 in 50,000 to 1 in 80,000 athletes per year. For victims of sudden cardiac arrest, early…
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Your heart beats about 100,000 times per day. Every beat delivers oxygen and nutrients to each part of your body. The heart is such a powerful force in our lives, but what happens when it stops beating? Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) are life-saving devices used to restore a regular heartbeat after a cardiac arrest. AEDs…
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If you or someone you love has struggled with heart problems, you may have considered purchasing an automatic external defibrillator (or AED) monitor. Maybe you are a business owner and you want to safeguard your employees, or you manage a public space. AED monitors are not just for emergency rooms or ambulances anymore. Trips to…
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Studies show that CPR doubles and even triples the victim’s chances of survival. If you give CPR to patients within a few minutes of suffering from cardiac arrest, they have a much higher chance of surviving than without the compressions. The longer the victim is left without the needed help, the higher the risk of…
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CPR, otherwise known as cardiopulmonary resuscitation, is a life-saving technique that is always useful to know. Whether it’s mouth-to-mouth resuscitation or hands-only CPR, the technique can save the life of a cardiac arrest victim. Eight years ago, the Tennessee Department of Health passed the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Prevention Act to inform and educate teachers, parents,…
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Let’s learn what is a CPR face shield and mouth piece. We’ll also take a look at how to use them. Face shields and CPR masks are used while administering CPR to minimize the chances of contracting infections and can, in some cases, improve the rescue breath quality during CPR. As the American Red Cross…
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