by Austin Long | Aug 23, 2018 | Uncategorized
We live in a world today where accidents happen. Whether it is skinning a knee or accidentally cutting yourself while cooking, you will usually bleed at some point in your life. Administering first aid in this controlled setting allows the person to remain calm and...
by Austin Long | Aug 11, 2018 | Uncategorized
CPR has adapted over the years. You may remember when the number of compressions, or the number of breaths were different. You may remember when you were supposed to stick things in people’s mouths when they were having a seizure. Most recently, there has been a...
by Austin Long | Jul 23, 2018 | Uncategorized
The easy answer is yes. Although California state law requires that you see through care once you begin, there are certain circumstances where you can stop CPR. These are important to know and although they won’t prevent a lawsuit, these conditions are guaranteed by...
by Austin Long | Jun 20, 2018 | Uncategorized
Your first aid kit is your toolbox. It is your go-to in all emergencies. Make sure that you are prepared with everything you need. This list is not all inclusive, but it is a good start! Make sure you get trained on how to use this stuff by taking a First Aid class....
by Austin Long | May 16, 2018 | Uncategorized
If this is something that you hear often, “we can’t believe that you tripped over/slipped/fell and sprained your ankle again”, then you definitely need to know what RICE is. Not the delicious underbelly of your favorite sushi roll, but the acronym RICE. RICE is...
by Austin Long | Apr 19, 2018 | Uncategorized
The heart is the most important part of the body. If your heart shuts down, you shut down. And with heart disease being the number one killer in the United States, we should be sensitive to exactly what is going on with it. The question is, what is normal? If...
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