How to use and AED!!!
I get asked quiet often how safe it is to use an AED. In reality it is very safe as long as you listen to the instructions. Below is a guide if you have never used an AED before. If you have any question…
EMT Salary
AHA Chain of Survival
Chain of Survival The term AHA Chain of Survival provides a useful metaphor for the elements of the ECC (Emergency Cardiac Care) systems concept. The 5 links in the adult Chain of Survival are: Early Access Ideally, someone must recognize an impending cardiac arrest…
How to control bleeding!!!
Bleeding First aid is appropriate for external bleeding. If bleeding is severe, or if you think there is internal bleeding or the person is in shock, get emergency help. 1. Calm and reassure the person. The sight of blood can be very frightening. 2. If…
How to treat a poisonous Spider bite!
How to treat a poisonous Spider bite! In yesterdays post we discused the 3 different types of poisonous Spiders. Today we will look at the basic care of a poisonous spider bite. If you do get bit by a poisonous spider the first thing…
Poisonous Spiders
Spider Bites In the US there are 3 main spiders that are considered “Dangerous”. These 3 spiders are the Black Widow, Brown Recluse and the Brown Widow. Here is some information on all of them. Brown Recluse At least five species of recluse spiders…
Happy New Year!!!
Good morning and Happy New Year! Last year we were blessed to teach almost 3000 students how to do CPR. That is amazing. We hope that this year we can surpass that number and teach many more how to save a life. We will…
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