How to Find if Chest Compressions Are Effective During CPR?

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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation or CPR, is a lifesaving technique that is used when emergencies occur. It includes near-drowning or heart attack where heartbeats or breathing has stopped. CPR comprises chest compressions and mouth-to-mouth respiration. CPR allows blood oxygenated to circulate to the brain and the heart, which are vital organs. CPR keeps the patient alive until further advanced procedures-like defibrillation, an electric shock to the chest- are done to treat the cardiac arrest. Lack of enough oxygenated blood may lead to brain damage after few minutes. Therefore, because the patient suffers, there are minimal chances of recurring cardiac arrest.

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Online CPR Certification vs. On-Campus CPR Training?

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For one to take CPR training classes, they have to put into consideration whether to do it physically, also known as on-campus classes or the online method. For the smooth online training classes, one must have  either a laptop or a smartphone, with access of a good internet facility to avoid inconveniences during a course. In contrast, in on-campus training, one takes CPR training classes physically at the training centre. Whether one accepts the online or the on-campus CPR training depends on their own reasons and availability.

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Why is BLS Training Important for Healthcare Professionals?

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Basic life support refers to the assistance professional first responders provide to victims with an obstructed airway, respiratory distress and cardiac arrest. The basic life support courses for health care providers covers skills in CPR among other basic cardiovascular life support skills for in hospital and out of hospital settings. The skills require the knowledge of CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), the use of the AED (automated defibrillator) and knowledge on relieving airway obstruction.

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Why CPR Training is Must for Managers at the Workplace?

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is mandated ensuring safety at the workplace. According to the OSHA Act, employers must comply with hazard specific safety and health standards. The law also requires employers to ensure that the workplace is free from recognized hazards likely to cause serious harm or death. According to the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 5,000 Americans die annually of workplace related injuries. These injuries cost organizations over $62B annually. 

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How to Know, You Might Have a Heart Disease?

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Heart disease is a general term for a set of heart problems. The heart is a vital organ in the body and any illness affecting the heart is life-changing. Some heart diseases are preventable and most of them are manageable with proper treatment. Heart disease is a leading case of death in the United States with one in every four people dying from heart related illness. 

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How to Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle During the COVID-19?

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The current COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic has resulted in drastic changes in the way we do things. Everyone across the world has had to change some essential aspects of their lifestyle.

While some changes are necessary for our safety, others could have adverse effects on our health. The impact of such changes includes emotional and psychological stress. In other cases, the epidemic has resulted in changes in the physical wellbeing of humans across the globe.

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Bloodborne Pathogens: Risks Associated With Tattoos and Piercings

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Bloodborne pathogens are disease caused by microorganisms found in the blood. There are different types or bloodborne pathogens causing different infections with the most common being Hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV. Others are malaria, brucellosis and syphilis among others

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Advantages of Group CPR Certification

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CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) is a first aid procedure performed on cardiac arrest victims to restore their normal heartbeat. Cardiac arrest occurs when the heart electrical functions are interrupted. It could result in abnormal heart rhythms such as ventricular fibrillation or ventricular tachycardia. Cardiac arrest could also result from slow heart rhythms also bradycardia. Ventricular fibrillation-  is the most severe of all, instead of contracting to pump blood, the ventricles quiver or fibrillate. This condition is critical and requires emergency attention(CPR and AED). Ventricular tachycardia- is a condition whereby the heartbeat is too fast with over 100 beats per minute, and this condition starts with the lower heart chambers.Bradycardia- happens when the heart’s rhythm is extremely slow.

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Effect of COVID-19 on Heart and Role of CPR

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Covid 19 also known as the newly discovered Coronavirus is an infectious disease. People infected with the virus will experience severe to mild symptoms. A large population of those infected do not require specialized treatment. People at a higher risk of developing severe Covid 19 symptoms are those with underlying conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer and severe respiratory problems. The disease spreads through droplets from saliva and coughing. The best way to protect yourself and loved ones is by acquiring as much knowledge as you can about the disease.

Most people infected with Covid 19 don’t show any symptoms, commonly referred to asymptomatic. The most common symptoms are: dry cough, fever and tiredness. Other symptoms include aches and pains, sore throat, headache, conjunctivitis, diarrhoea and a rash on skin, or discoloration of fingers or toes. Persons with severe system have difficulty moving, chest pain or pressure and shortness of breath or difficult breathing. It takes an infected person between five and fourteen days to show symptoms.

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