Many of us have seen automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in movies and on television during dramatic revival scenes. However, media does not always paint an accurate picture of emergency situations. AEDs are an important tool that everyone should know how to use in the case of an emergency. What Is an AED? An automated external […]
We have all seen dramatic scenes in television and movies that show someone providing CPR to rescue the victim. Because of this, you would think that knowing CPR is more common in the United States. Unfortunately, a shockingly small amount of the public has received training in CPR. Efforts to educate the public more on […]
Have you ever wondered, “What is cardiopulmonary resuscitation, anyway?” It is a common question for those who are not familiar with the technique of CPR. The acronym “CPR” stands for “cardiopulmonary resuscitation,” which is a term that refers to the revival of a person via the heart and lungs. The technique used to perform CPR […]
