You’ve probably heard of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillators (AEDs), but do you know what distinguishes the two? If you don’t, you are not the only one. Many people are confused when it comes to telling the difference between an AED and a CPR certification. If you’re considering acquiring an AED or CPR…
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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or CPR, is performed during a medical emergency when a person’s breathing or heart stops. Once the heart stops pumping blood to the brain and lungs, the person experiences cardiac arrest. By performing CPR, we mimic the pumping of the heart with the help of chest compressions. When a person’s heart stops working,…
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The State of New York has required valid CPR training for graduating from high school since 2015. It is among the first to recognize and validate the meaning and importance of CPR as one of the most important life-saving techniques that have existed in the field of medicine since the 16th century. Statistics also showcase…
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CPR guidelines address the management of cardiac arrest during an emergency and the use of equipment to facilitate the process. The American Heart Association prepares these guidelines, which are helpful tools for AHA instructors and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) providers. The guidelines are recommended and applied in many states and may undergo slight variations. This is…
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