Automated External Defibrillators (AED): Essential Tips for Choosing and Maintaining AED Batteries
Medical Myths and Misconceptions You Should Stop Believing
Infant CPR
Importance of Seatbelts
Wearing a seatbelt is one of the most important safety measures a person can take while driving or riding in a vehicle. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that seatbelts have saved over 14,000 lives in 2018 alone.
National Blood Donor Month
National Blood Donor Month is typically observed in January in the United States, and it is a time to recognize the importance of blood donation and encourage more people to become blood donors. If you would like to learn more about blood donation or find a blood donation center near you, you may want to contact a local blood bank or the American Red Cross.
New Year’s Eve Safety Tips
New Year’s Eve comes with a lot of expectations and pressure to have a wonderful and memorable night. This can involve drinking, big parties, going out, and fireworks. As important as it is to celebrate and have fun, it's also important to prioritize safety as well. Here are some tips to help you have a safe and enjoyable New Year's Eve:
Cooking and Food Safety Tips
While preparing food and making your favorite dish in the kitchen is fun and enjoyable, it is important to follow some basic safety rules. During the holiday season, a lot of time is spent in the kitchen as meals need to be prepared for Christmas parties and gatherings. So, follow these tips to protect yourself and your loved ones from food poisoning.
Veterans Day Safety Tips
Veteran’s Day, also known as ‘Armistice Day,’ was first celebrated on 11 November 1919, to mark the first anniversary of the end of WWI. Armistice Day became a federal holiday on 13 May 1938, when President Woodrow Wilson enacted the law and dedicated it to all American veterans. Veterans Day is widely viewed as the beginning of the winter safety campaign. The following safety tips are offered to prepare a seasonal mindset change to ensure a safe veterans Day Weekend:
AED Batteries
FDA Approved AEDs
Flu Shots
Omicron Variant
AED Trainers and their Importance
An Affordable Quality Manikin - CPR Prompt
Understanding Vaccines
Funding and the CARES Act
Do you want to catch the flu?
It's flu season coming up, and no one wants to catch the flu so make sure to be taking precautions this year! While there are may ways to prevent the flu, washing hands, getting vaccinated and wearing a mask are the top three! Facemasks add an extra layer to protect you from all the germs that people spread.
New Guidelines on Digital Health Technology
According to the United Nations, 51% of the world now has access to broadband internet service. What does that mean for healthcare? This week, after 2 years of research, the World Health Organization (WHO) released their first ever recommendations on digital health technology.
Telephone CPR Saves Lives, But Will Lawmakers Agree?
People don’t dial 911 when things are going well. There’s an immediate need—typically one that requires a high degree of knowledge and clarity; and you expect the voice on the other end to have all the skills and tools to help you. But as it turns out, that’s not always the case.
Heartisense Premium Kit
Update your CPR manikin into a smart CPR manikin! Ready to take CPR training into the digital age? The Heartisense Premium Kit has you covered. It was only a matter of time before technological advancements made their way to the CPR training community. By January 31st, 2019, AHA is requiring teachers to use manikins that provides instrumented directive feedback to students.
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What is an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)?
CPR Savers & First Aid Supply offers Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) as lifesaving devices to treat victims of sudden cardiac arrest. These defibrillators are designed to quickly and easily provide an electric shock that restores the victim's normal heart rhythm.
New requirements for Adult CPR training courses
New requirements for Adult CPR training courses using CPR feedback devices to help improve training skills American Heart Association On August 15, 2017, the American Heart Association published on August 15, 2017, that they "will now require the use of an instrumented directive feedback device in all courses that teach adult CPR skills, effective January 31, 2019.
AHA 2019 Regulation - CPR Feedback Devices
AHA is taking CPR training into the digital age! Nowadays, everything is with digital assistance. The many benefits of present day technological advances have assisted in margins all over the globe; it was only a matter of time before these advancements made their way over to the CPR training community. By January 31st of 2019, AHA is making it regulation to be teaching CPR with a manikin that provides instrumented directive feedback to students.
This change is in hopes that we will see an increase in lives saved by CPR across the board. This doesn’t mean that your current manikins will be rendered obsolete. Manufacturers have begun to release various devices to make the change as smooth as possible. Of course, your friends at CPR Savers are going to give you the lowdown on what’s out and what’s coming so you may make an educated decision on what device would work best for you and your budget.
Incognito Influenza
Music festivals, Holiday gatherings, Summer events, and pandemic flu virus go hand in hand around this time of bustling year. If you’re out having fun in the sun this summer, you should be aware of the dangers that lurk in the common air. Close quarter events can easily turn from a blast to a bad day, especially for individuals not implementing NPIs in their everyday life. CDC describes NPIs (non pharmaceutical Interventions) as “actions that people and communities can take, apart from getting vaccinated and taking medications, to help slow the spread of respiratory illnesses.” These are also known as mitigation strategies.