If you ever find yourself in a situation where someone’s heart has stopped beating, knowing whether you should perform CPR before or after an AED can save a life. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Automated External Defibrillators are critical life-saving measures in emergencies, yet there’s a lot of confusion about their proper use. For example, during a…
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In the world of emergency medical care, there exists a concept that stands as a beacon of hope in the darkest of moments—the Chain of Survival. This intricate framework is designed to guide us through the chaotic and critical junctures of a medical emergency, serving as the lifeline that connects the desperate situation to a…
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Across the United States, you can find numerous examples of the significant CPR impact on survival rates after a sudden cardiac arrest. Even hands-only CPR can save a cardiac arrest victim’s life, not to mention the impact of high-quality CPR and other techniques and procedures. Considering the effectiveness of the CPR procedure in emergencies, it’d…
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CPR can be used in multiple life-threatening emergencies, such as sudden cardiac arrest, severe arrhythmias, multi-system allergic reactions, and drowning. Moreover, CPR emergencies can also differ because of the victim’s age. As we all know, the CPR technique is performed differently on adults and children. On top of that, emergencies can differ because of their…
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The Risks of not having an AED when needed can be dangerous. Automated external defibrillators are the most commonly used devices in sudden cardiac arrest emergencies. All hospitals and emergency rooms across the United States have them to ensure proper treatment of victims that can potentially suffer a heart attack or cardiac arrest. Moreover, the…
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Recent statistics show that approximately 9 in 10 people who suffer a cardiac arrest outside hospital premises will lose their lives. You’d agree that those numbers are detrimental to the U.S. demographic both in the short and long run. When it comes to prevention, the American Red Cross urges people of all ages to learn…
Read MoreSudden cardiac arrests are a health crisis that affects people of all genders and ages in the US. Data from the National Center for Health Statistics show that heart disease is Illinois’s leading cause of death. In fact, in 2017, 25,394 people died from heart disease. Reducing the high mortality rate is possible by performing…
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