CPR & First Aid: A MUST to Learn!

Ten Reasons to Learn CPR...

2009-07-29T07:27:00.000-07:00

1. A heart attack (cardiac arrest) can strike someone you love.
2. You will be able to recognize the symptoms of a heart attack.
3. You will know when to call for help.
4. Cardiac arrest is reversible --- if you know what to do.
5. You will be able to initiate the "chain of survival" that will deliver oxygen rich blood to a victim's vital organs until help arrives.
6. Victims of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest who receive CPR from bystanders are more than twice as likely to survive as victims who do not receive CPR.
7. You will learn how to operate an AED. A survival rate of 70 - 90% is expected for witnessed arrest if defibrillation occurs within one minute of arrest.
8. You will learn how to help a choking child or adult.
9. Anyone can learn CPR.
10. CPR saves lives!

Are YOU at Risk of Heart Disease?

2009-06-24T13:58:00.000-07:00

Monitor your risk factors, and make sure you modify or change the ones you can control. The more risk factors you have- the more likely it is to have heart disease in the future.

But YOU can change it! Do you have any of the issues below? All of the problems listed here are contributing factors to a major problem down the road, if not treated or modified.

Diabetes (type 2)
Hypertension
High Blood Pressure
Smoking
Heart Disease in Family
High Cholesterol
Obesity
Lack of Physical activity

CPR & First Aid Classes on SATURDAYS!

2009-05-23T10:44:00.000-07:00

Announcing a new date and time for CPR & First Aid classes: SATURDAYS! We are located in Mareitta, but do group classes throughout the Southeast U.S.! Call us if you are interested in a class. All classes come with an American Heart Assoc. card valid for 2 YEARS! Don't delay...sign up today! CALL 678-665-0873 www.cprus.com

*HEART DISEASE IS THE #1 KILLER IN AMERICA.
DO YOU KNOW THE SIGNS? ARE YOU AT RISK?

First Aid Tips You Must Know

2009-03-19T17:21:00.000-07:00

In case of these emergencies, be ready to act, but act appropriately! There have been a few changes in some of the basics of medical care, here are a few updates:

Seizures: DO NOT HOLD THE VICTIM DOWN, OR HOLD STILL! Only move objects out of harm's way, and cushion their head. DO NOT PLACE ANYTHING IN THEIR MOUTH! This was shown to cause more harm to the victim. In case of a seizure, allow the victim to space to move and stay by their side. Call 911 if they are not prone to seizures, if this is a rare occurance, or the victim had been sick.

Nose Bleeds: DO NOT LEAN THE HEAD BACK! We are to lean our head slightly forward, allowing the blod to clot and to slow the blod flow faster.

Bleeding: DO NOT USE TOURNIQUETS! These are almost a thing of the past, unles you are an hour or more from the hospital. Use pressure points (the same as pulse points) to slow the blood flow, and elevate the wound above the heart will also slow it down.

Burns: DO NOT USE VASELINE OR BUTTER! These home remedies make things worse. Use cool water over a burn, until the pain subsides. Allow the burn to "sweat" by allowing air to escape from the skin. Don't cover the wound so tight that it can not breathe, only protect it from further damage.

For more info: www.cprus.com

CPR & First Aid Can Save a Life!

2009-03-19T17:09:00.000-07:00

Are YOU at Risk?? Heart disease is the #1 health problem for both women and men in the United States. Cardiovascular disease is the single greatest health threat for women today – more than all cancers combined! This is why it is so important to get CPR anf First Aid Certified.
We need to be able to assist on case of an emergency.

Signs of a heart attack:
Pressure in the chest, loss of breath, sweating, and pain in the center of the chest can be signs of a heart attack. If this happens call 911 immediately, and do not waste time! Stay by the victim's side until help arrives.

Signs of Stroke: Slur of speech, loss of movement in one side of the body or face, or disoriented. Call 911 if this happens, and stay with the victim.