AED’s In The Workplace

When someone collapses, suffering from sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), the most common cause is an abnormal rhythm of the heart called ventricular fibrillation. One misconception the general public has, which I've come to realize when teaching, is the belief that CPR used independently will restart the heart after a few minutes. After all, it is…Read more AED’s In The Workplace

CPR Saved Five-Year-Old Near Drowning Victim

On the evening of Friday, July 25th, a five-year-old Louisiana boy nearly drowned at an apartment complex pool. It is reported that the boy who didn't have permission to swim, was in the care of an adult family member at the time of the incident. Fortunately, a bystander was able to perform CPR on the…Read more CPR Saved Five-Year-Old Near Drowning Victim