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What You Need to Know About AEDs and CPR

We want to help get you prepared for an emergency, so we’re going to look at what you need to know about AEDs and CPR. CPR, short for cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or AED, also known as an automated external defibrillator are two widely known terms when it comes to cardiac arrests and saving someone’s life. In…

What Are the State CPR Guidelines for Texas?

Heart diseases are the number 1 cause of death among the Texas population, according to the latest data from the CDC (from 2017). This is followed by cancer as number two and stroke in third place. Out of all cardiac arrests which occur outside of hospitals, only a small number of patients (25%-30%) experience ROSC…

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Who Should Be Trained and Certified in CPR?

It’s a good idea for as many people to be trained in CPR if they can, but let’s look at who should be trained and certified in CPR. One of the most rewarding situations must be being able to assist another person whose life is in danger. As life can be unpredictable, you might come…