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For people who suffer cardiac arrest outside of a hospital, the biggest difference between those who survive and those who don’t is that a bystander performed CPR on the survivors. The difference is that stark. CPR can double or even triple the chance of survival. And for those who suffer cardiac arrest outside of a

Tuberculosis (TB) is a potentially serious infectious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis. While it primarily affects the lungs, it can also impact other organs such as the kidneys, spine, and brain. Not everyone infected with TB bacteria becomes ill, but it’s essential to understand the symptoms, causes, and risk factors associated with this

Here is some insight on who should have #ACLS and #BLS training as well as #CPR training.   – What is the difference between BLS and CPR certification?   The difference between BLS certification and CPR certification is subtle and it can be tricky to understand who needs a BLS certification and who does not. To put it

What Is Hypothermia? Hypothermia is a possibly dangerous drop in body temperature, usually caused by long exposure to cold temperatures. This is more likely to happen when the winter months arrive. But if you’re exposed to cold temperatures on a spring hike or capsized on a summer sail, you can also be at risk of

“Bitter, bitter cold” is the way one patient described the Upper Midwest weather conditions that left him hospitalized with frostbite. Living here, we get pretty used to the bitter temperatures that head our way each winter. Unfortunately, this familiarity can also lead us to underestimate the health risks of these freezing conditions. Such is the

What is hypothermia? Who’s most at risk? Victims of hypothermia are often: What are the signs and symptoms of hypothermia? The following are warnings signs of hypothermia: Adults: Babies: Don’t wait – take action Hypothermia is a medical emergency. If you notice any of the above signs, take the person’s temperature. If it is below

For people who suffer cardiac arrest outside of a hospital, the biggest difference between those who survive and those who don’t is that a bystander performed CPR on the survivors. The difference is that stark. CPR can double or even triple the chance of survival. And for those who suffer cardiac arrest outside of a

BLS stands for Basic Life Support. In the United States, this type of certification is for those in the medical field. If you’re a healthcare provider or someone in a rescue profession, the CPR certification you most likely need is BLS. Those who probably don’t need BLS certification—but who do need a form of CPR

It’s one of the biggest fears laypeople have about delivering CPR—what if you actually do more damage to the patient than good? What if you break a rib? It does happen—and more often than you’d think. How common are broken ribs as a result of CPR? Chest compressions need to be performed at a depth