Welcome to winter. Many of us will be experiencing a cold challenge – unintentionally – as we respond to patient emergencies. Will you be inducing hypothermia in any of your patients? I don’t work in EMS systems that use induced hypothermia for patients that have Return of Spontaneous Circulation” after cardiac arrest – yet. Despite […]
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The Sudden Cardiac Arrest foundation is sponsoring a contest for schools to win an AED by creating a video. For the contest teams of students write, film, star in and edit their own short (3–5 minute) video promoting the importance of knowing how to do CPR and use an AED. The SCA Foundation panel of […]
I once sat next to a rocket scientist on an airplane. I am pretty sure I could have taught him CPR. Remember: 1. Call 911 2. Push hard and push fast American Heart Association video proves even rocket scientists can do CPR. Name the tune on the sound track of this video?
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Video: School Students Win an AED
As part of National AED and CPR Awareness week the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation ran a contest to award an AED to a school in need. This is the winning video This recent Everyday EMS Tips post discussed how video and social media can be used to tell EMS success stories. If you don’t know […]
This video from Alameda County EMS is a powerful testimonial about the importance of bystander CPR, early first responder arrival, and paramedic care in the cardiac arrest chain of survival. Everyday EMS Tips for capturing survivor stories and testimonials: 1. Follow-up with patients, especially when they contact your organization after the incident. Ask permission to […]
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AED and CPR Awareness Week
Remember this is National AED and CPR Awareness week. Read the Everyday EMS Tips for making the most of National AED and CPR Awareness week.
CPR and AED Awareness Week is scheduled for June 1-7, 2009. According to the American Heart Association the goal of CPR and AED Awareness Week is “training one million people in CPR.” EMS providers can assist this effort by using these Everyday EMS Tips: