First aid guide to Pulmonary Embolism (PE)
In this blog post we discuss the first aid for Pulmonary Embolism – a blood clot in the lungs! What is a Pulmonary Embolism (PE)? Every day the pulmonary capillary bed filters tiny blood...
Author: John Furst
What Does ACVPU Stand For?
ACVPU is a scale used to assess and track a patient’s neurological status and level of consciousness. ACVPU stands for: ACVPU has been developed from the more widely known AVPU scale. A new assessment...
First Aid for Concussion: How to Respond Quickly and Safely?
Did you know that as per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), somewhere between 1.6 to 3.8 million sports and recreation related concussions take place in the United States every year? A...
CPR Success Rate: How Effective is CPR? {A Closer Look}
Did you know that cardiac arrest claims more lives globally than house fires, pneumonia, influenza, prostate cancer, breast cancer, colorectal cancer, HIV, auto accidents, and firearms combined? About 90% of the out-of-hospital cardiac arrest...
What are the Two Shockable Rhythms in CPR?
Did you know that nine out of 10 victims of cardiac arrest live when they receive a shock from an AED during the first minute? Advanced cardiac life support involves deciding the right medication...
The Recovery Position – Left or Right Side?
The recovery position is used to protect an unconscious person’s airway. It involves rolling the casualty onto their side with the head tilted back – but should it be the left or right side?...
The Role and Responsibilities of an Emergency First Aider
Several countries worldwide have emergency first aiders, especially in a workplace setting, since companies must ensure that there is always someone to keep the employees safe in cases of sudden illnesses or accidents. Whenever...
What does SOCRATES stand for in first aid?
SOCRATES is a mnemonic which can be used by first aiders and healthcare professionals to assess pain. Pain is a complex symptom with lots of different dimensions and characteristics. Asking about and documenting a...
What Are The Different Types of Drowning?
Drowning is defined as a form of suffocation due to the airways of the mouth and nose becoming immersed in a liquid. If a victim doesn’t return to the surface to breathe, the body...
What are the 7 Steps of CPR? Discover the Steps for Rescuing Lives
Did you know that more than 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests happen in the United States every single year? According to the American Heart Association, anywhere between 100,000 to 200,000 lives can be saved every...
Is BLS the Same as CPR? 4 Key Differences Explained
Were you aware that about 65% of individuals in the United States have received CPR training at one point during their lives? However, only 18% of the people are up to date regarding CPR...
Agonal Breathing: Causes, Symptoms and Emergency Response
If you have ever come across the phrase ‘agonal breathing’ but aren’t sure of what it means, we are here for a discussion. Before we go into the details, here are a couple of...
Burnt Toast Stroke Connection: Here’s What You Should Know
Have you ever had a moment when you feel like you’re suddenly getting the smell of burnt toast? It could be when you’re at home watching TV or walking down the street. Well, it’s...
How to Renew CPR Certification? 5 Quick and Easy Steps
We never know when a critical and life-threatening situation could present itself where a person needs CPR. Knowing how to give CPR can help you save someone’s life. For this, you need to get...
