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Understanding the BLS Chain of Survival: The Essential Steps to Saving a Life

In any emergency situation, especially during cardiac arrest, the speed and efficiency of care can mean the difference between life and death. That’s where the Basic Life Support (BLS) Chain of Survival comes into play. The BLS Chain of Survival is a series of critical steps that must be followed to maximize the chances of […]

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Raising Awareness on Tuberculosis and Lung Health: World Lung Day

At RESQ Health and Safety Training, we are committed to promoting health and safety in all aspects of life. As World Lung Day approaches on September 25th, we want to take this opportunity to raise awareness about an often-overlooked but significant threat to lung health—tuberculosis (TB). The Importance of Lung Health Lung health is crucial

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Becoming an AHA Instructor: Benefits and Requirements for Home Health Agencies

As a Home Health agency, ensuring your staff is adequately trained in CPR, First Aid, and other life-saving skills is not only crucial for patient safety but also a regulatory requirement. One cost-effective and efficient way to meet these training needs is by having an American Heart Association (AHA) Certified Instructor on your team. In

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CPR Express

Fast, Reliable, and Convenient CPR Certification with CPR Express

When it comes to emergency preparedness, time is of the essence—both in the moment of crisis and when it comes to getting your certifications. CPR Express is an innovative program that ensures you get your CPR and First Aid certifications quickly and efficiently without compromising on quality. Whether you’re a healthcare professional, an educator, or

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The Importance of Keeping Your ACLS Certification Up to Date

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification is a crucial credential for healthcare professionals who may be called upon to respond to severe cardiac emergencies, such as cardiac arrest, stroke, and other life-threatening conditions. However, simply obtaining your ACLS certification once is not enough; it’s essential to keep your certification up to date. Here’s why staying

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CPR in an emergency

Five most common fears that will keep people from performing CPR in an emergency

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

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tuberculosis

What do you know about TB (tuberculosis)?

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

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Hypothermia

Winter is coming, do you know how to prevent or identify hypothermia?

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

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Frostbite

What Happens When Winter Bites Back? How To Protect Yourself From Frostbite.

“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

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