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Online CPR Certification Blog

Lowering Your Risk of Infection When Giving Breaths

Mar
12

Date: March 12th, 2024

Highlighting common risks associated with giving mouth-to-mouth breath during CPR

This is important as mouth-to-mouth breaths during CPR is a life-saving procedure but it has its own risks, which must be considered carefully. A widespread risk is the spread of infectious diseases.

It can transfer pathogens such as influenza, tuberculosis, and other respiratory diseases when you meet face-to-face with somebody’s mouth and respiratory secretions.
Rescuers may also get infected even without seeing the actual spilling out of blood during the attack because pathogens that can cause such diseases as TB, HIV Aids, and others may be present in the victim’s saliva or respiratory secretions.

Is it Common to Break Ribs in CPR?

Mar
12

Date: March 12th, 2024

Why CPR is Important

Before diving into the nitty-gritty, it’s vital to understand the importance of CPR. It’s a procedure designed to manually pump blood through the heart when it fails to do so. By pushing down on the chest and giving rescue breaths, one can potentially save a life, especially in situations where every second counts.

How Will You Use The AED If The Victim Has a Hairy Chest?

Mar
12

Date: March 12th, 2024

When it comes to saving a life, every second counts. Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) are powerful, easy-to-use devices that can restore a normal heart rhythm during sudden cardiac arrest. However, special circumstances like a hairy chest, wet surfaces, pregnancy, or pediatric cases can make AED use slightly more challenging.

How to Treat a Choking Infant with CPR.

Mar
12

Date: March 12th, 2024

The Importance of CPR for Choking

Firstly, let’s understand the gravity of the situation. Infants, particularly those below the age of one, are highly susceptible to choking. Their tiny airways can easily get obstructed by small objects, food, or even mucus. W

hen choking occurs, the baby’s oxygen supply is compromised. This is where CPR for choking becomes indispensable.

Is It Better to Drop a Class or Fail? Making the Right Academic Decision

Mar
12

Date: March 12th, 2024

At some point, every student has a difficult course. Struggling in a class can be attributed to various reasons including the difficulty of the material, a heavy workload, or personal complications. When faced with this situation, a common dilemma arises: Should one drop a class or fail? 

This issue is thoroughly examined in this guide with helpful recommendations for making a decision that is crucial to your success as a student.

How to Stop Venous Bleeding? A Comprehensive Guide

Mar
12

Date: March 12th, 2024

What is Venous Bleeding?

Veins are the blood vessels responsible for bringing deoxygenated blood back to the heart. Venous bleeding is when these vessels get ruptured. As mentioned earlier, the blood is darker, and the flow is steady compared to arterial bleeding.

Identifying Reading Problems in Children: A Comprehensive Guide

Mar
12

Date: March 12th, 2024

Literacy involves reading which provides a basis for a successful learning life of a child and his/her academic performance. While not all children acquire reading skills at the same pace, some may find it hard. It is important to identify reading problems early in children so they can be given the appropriate support and interventions. 

This comprehensive guide takes us through a journey of how reading issues can be detected and ways in which children can be helped.

How to Perform Hands-Only CPR?

Mar
12

Date: March 12th, 2024

Hands-Only CPR Explained

Hands-only CPR is a method of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) that involves chest compressions without the inclusion of rescue breaths (mouth-to-mouth ventilation). It is a simplified form of CPR that can be performed by bystanders who witness an adult or teenager suddenly collapse in an “out-of-hospital” setting.

How to Become a Certified CPR Instructor: A Comprehensive Guide

Mar
12

Date: March 12th, 2024

Who is a CPR instructor?

A CPR instructor is a certified professional trained to teach cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) techniques to others. Their role encompasses educating individuals, both laypeople and healthcare providers, on the proper methods to perform CPR during emergencies, such as when someone experiences sudden cardiac arrest.

How to Pick a Homeschool Curriculum: A Comprehensive Guide

Mar
12

Date: March 12th, 2024

The right homeschool curriculum can make or break a homeschooling family. The choice of curriculum will be very crucial for your child’s education and in general homeschooling. That is a tough decision because it calls for meticulous analysis of options since all of them cannot be implemented. 

This exhaustive guide will help you pick the best home schooling curriculum for your case and that of your family’s uniqueness.