CPR CERTIFICATION… WHICH CPR CERTIFICATION SHOULD YOU TAKE? It’s time to take a CPR class and you start searching the Internet. You know of two types of certifications: American Heart Association and American Red Cross, but which one should you take? What’s the difference?CPR CERTIFICATION. If you would like more information on Pulse CPR School serving all […]
CPR Class Augusta,GA. The American Heart Association has been working to save and improve lives from heart disease and stroke for more than 90 years, with scientific research at the core of all our efforts. CPR Class we’re making a difference. The research we’ve funded through the generosity of our donors is helping people survive heart […]
Pulse CPR School: 100% classroom training means students are with an AHA Instructor for their entire learning experience. These classroom courses are a good option for students who learn most effectively in a classroom environment with other students. These courses are taught by AHA Instructors, who administer both the cognitive portion of the course and […]
History of CPR Highlights of CPR dating back to the 1700’s 1700’s – 1800’s 1740 The Paris Academy of Sciences officially recommended mouth-to-mouth resuscitation for drowning victims. 1767 The Society for the Recovery of Drowned Persons became the first organized effort to deal with sudden and unexpected death. 1891 Dr. Friedrich Maass performed the first […]
CARDIAC ARREST occurs when the heart malfunctions and stops beating unexpectedly. Cardiac arrest is an “ELECTRICAL” problem. Cardiac Arrest vs. Heart Attack. Cardiac arrest is triggered by an electrical malfunction in the heart that causes an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia). With its pumping action disrupted, the heart cannot pump blood to the brain, lungs and other […]
About the American Heart Association What is the American Heart Association? The American Heart Association is the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke. Founded by six cardiologists in 1924, our organization now includes more than 22.5 million volunteers and supporters. We fund innovative research, fight for stronger public […]
CPR Training. CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) classes range from the traditional, wherein you have to attend classes from anywhere between four to six hours or online classes that have additional hands-on skill classes. Most courses teach how to recognize an emergency, caring for conscious and unconscious choking victims, recognizing signs of […]
American Heart Association.Here’s advice from the American Heart Association: American Heart Association.Untrained. If you’re not trained in CPR, then provide hands-only CPR. That means uninterrupted chest compressions of about 100 a minute until paramedics arrive (described in more detail below). You don’t need to try rescue breathing. Trained and ready to go. If you’re well-trained […]
CPR Guidelines May Save More Lives Pulse CPR and First Aid School in Augusta GA. Hoping to save more lives by making CPR performance as straightforward as possible, the American Heart Association today announced it has revised its guidelines for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the treatment of cardiovascular emergencies. One of the most significant alterations to […]
