Feb is Heart Health Month

February is American Heart Month Every February we shine the spotlight on heart disease to celebrate survivors, raise awareness of our No. 1 health risk, and empower everyone to take control of their health.

American Red Cross Blended Classes

Classes in 1/2 the time or Less!!!!! What is a blended CPR class? Blended learning is a combination of eLearning, in which a student completes part of the course in a self-directed manner online, followed by a hands-on skills session. The hands-on skills session is completed in person with an AHA [...]

January 12, 2020

Breaths

Infant CPR Keep in mind that children’s lungs are much smaller and be sure to use shallower breaths. Watch victim’s chest to prevent stomach distention. If the child is not breathing: Cover the child's mouth tightly with your mouth Pinch the nose closed Keep the chin lifted and head tilted Give two slow breaths. Do NOT give large, full, forceful [...]

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January 12, 2020

Compressions

100-120 compressions per minute. If this seems like a fast pace, it’s because it is. You’ll be doing 1 to 2 compressions every second. Remember, the depth of compressions on an adult is 2-2.4 inches with both hands. For a child, you’ll use one hand, and a baby you’ll use two fingers, and you’ll compress to only 1/3 the depth of the [...]

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