Golfer Saves Man with CPR

Capt. Scott Ledet forced his way into the burning RV with a hatchet. He found Pony, a 1-year-old Chihuahua in her crate, lifeless. He whisked her outside and began mouth-to-mouth. Yep, that’s right. He spread her mouth open and put his lips “down to the bottom of her throat.” Ledet didn’t let up, and after […]

6-7%. That’s the national average rate of survival for victims of cardiac arrest who receive CPR. When Wake County EMS responds to cardiac arrest calls, the victims chance of survival more than doubles. The insider information is simple; research shows that when CPR is provided in excess of 25 minutes, survival rates drastically increase. The […]

It started with Illinois enacting a law requiring CPR be taught in high school, and it’s catching like wild fire around the country. While not many high school students will suffer from cardiac arrest, their parents or grandparents are in a higher percentage category. Some of the questions, or misunderstandings surrounding this new wave of […]

Including certifications on your resume shows employers you have the skills and training needed for the job. One important credential, especially in healthcare, education, fitness, and public safety roles, is CPR certification. Knowing how to write CPR certified on resume documents helps you present this qualification clearly and professionally. Whether you’re applying for a job […]

Adult AED pads are adhesive electrode pads placed on the bare chest of a person experiencing sudden cardiac arrest. They connect the patient to the AED, allowing it to analyze the heart rhythm and deliver a life-saving electrical shock. For adults and anyone over 8 years old or weighing more than 55 pounds, specific adult-size […]

One very lucky koala bear is alive today because of CPR. Sean the Koala, named after one of the firefighters who rescued him, had apparently been hit by a car at some point within the preceding 24 hours and was having a hard time moving. Sean the Koala had been put in a tree by […]