Kids are back in school, traffic is back to terrible, most of the fairs are being taken down. Folks – It’s still AUGUST IN GEORGIA. That means it is hot, sticky and still sunny, and you can still get really bad sunburn. CPR certification classes don’t discuss this, but who cares. Sunburn can lead to…
The first thing taught in CPR classes, after calling 911, is to check for breaths. You get ten seconds to check for breathing, and in that time, the nervous provider has to make a decision as to whether or not the patient is breathing or not. What does that mean, what difference does it…
CPR classes, at their core, teach information that is really easy to learn. Here is a CPR class that can be learned during a short elevator ride. Ready? Ok – here it is. When you see someone collapse: Immediately call 911 Look for normal breathing, no longer than ten seconds. If they are breathing, roll…
Learning to perform CPR and use an AED and learning First Aid techniques can be fun, common, and certainly not foreign to any workplace safety program. It is shown being done (and done incorrectly) on our favorite TV shows and movies. Everyone knows what CPR and First Aid is, even if they have no idea…
