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“Bitter, bitter cold” is the way one patient described the Upper Midwest weather conditions that left him hospitalized with frostbite. Living here, we get pretty used to the bitter temperatures that head our way each winter. Unfortunately, this familiarity can also lead us to underestimate the health risks of these freezing conditions. Such is the […]

What is hypothermia? Who’s most at risk? Victims of hypothermia are often: What are the signs and symptoms of hypothermia? The following are warnings signs of hypothermia: Adults: Babies: Don’t wait – take action Hypothermia is a medical emergency. If you notice any of the above signs, take the person’s temperature. If it is below

For people who suffer cardiac arrest outside of a hospital, the biggest difference between those who survive and those who don’t is that a bystander performed CPR on the survivors. The difference is that stark. CPR can double or even triple the chance of survival. And for those who suffer cardiac arrest outside of a

BLS stands for Basic Life Support. In the United States, this type of certification is for those in the medical field. If you’re a healthcare provider or someone in a rescue profession, the CPR certification you most likely need is BLS. Those who probably don’t need BLS certification—but who do need a form of CPR

It’s one of the biggest fears laypeople have about delivering CPR—what if you actually do more damage to the patient than good? What if you break a rib? It does happen—and more often than you’d think. How common are broken ribs as a result of CPR? Chest compressions need to be performed at a depth

Hoosiers are know for their hospitality and willingness to help especially in an emergency. But many times fear of liability can be a concern when using and/or purchasing an AED for use. This applies individually who uses and AED as well as the organization or business who may want to purchase or make one available.

The BLS CPR algorithm is the basic protocol for performing CPR to an unresponsive victim. It’s the definition of high-quality, effective-as-possible CPR. There are several different versions of this protocol. Medical professionals get a more complicated version than laypeople, and there are also different versions for adult and pediatric care. However, here are the parts

In previous years, students were able to “challenge” a particular certification course without taking an instructor-led training or blended-learning course (as long as certain criteria were met). With the new PAM or Program Administration Manual release, the AHA no longer allows students to challenge a course. If you find a training location that offers this