by Chesapeake AED Services | Feb 26, 2013 | AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers, AHA Heartsaver, Chesapeake AED Services, CPR Training
I took a CPR class a few years ago, I know CPR The American Heart Association changes the guidelines for CPR and ECC (Emergency Cardiac Care) about every five years based on all new and existing research regarding the treatment of cardiovascular emergencies in adults,...
by Chesapeake AED Services | Jan 31, 2013 | Chesapeake AED Services, CPR Training, Heart Health, SCA Facts
Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake addressed members of the healthcare community, local media, and enthused citizens at Baltimore City Hall Wednesday January 30, 2013 to highlight the importance of heart disease awareness, the leading overall cause of death in Baltimore...
by Chesapeake AED Services | Mar 7, 2012 | AED, Chesapeake AED Services, CPR Training, Heart Health, SCA Facts
Definition: Sudden Cardiac Arrest, (also known as cardiopulmonary arrest or circulatory arrest) is the cessation of normal circulation of the blood due to failure of the heart to contract effectively.[1] Medical personnel can refer to an unexpected cardiac arrest as...
by Chesapeake AED Services | Jan 9, 2012 | AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers, AHA Heartsaver, CPR Training
Which CPR class to take is one of the most frequent questions we are asked. Often, individuals are required to be CPR certified for their job. Most companies prefer or even require American Heart Association (AHA) CPR certification, which is valid for two years. There...