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What is an AED and How is It Used?

To better prepare you, it’s a good idea to know what is an AED and how is it used. Research shows that 69% of the total number of sudden cardiac arrest cases outside the hospital occur at home, while in random public areas – 18%. Most states in the US identify sudden cardiac arrest as…

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Why are Infant CPR Classes Important?

Infant CPR classes are important to take to know how to perform CPR correctly to an infant or a child. AHA reports that annually 6.2% of cardiac arrests outside a hospital occur in children under one year. Given the statistic, novice parents, caregivers, or professional babysitters should consider infant CPR classes to react quickly and…

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What if Someone You’re Performing CPR On Dies?

Let’s take a look at what happens if someone you’re performing CPR on dies. According to research by the American Heart Association, 90% of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests are fatal, despite CPR being provided. Failure of CPR is a very common occurrence, but this doesn’t make it any easier for the rescuer with the CPR Certification….