Standard – CPR / AED

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Standard CPR / AED / First-Aid Certification CourseIn this CPR & First-Aid Certification Course you ll learn how to perform CPR, how to use an AED and how to properly apply EXAM ONLINETAKE EXAM ONLINETAKE EXAM ONLINEStandard CPR / AED / First-Aid Certification CourseThe leading cause of death in the US according to the Center for Disease Control ( ) is Cardiovascular disease. It is important to keep in mind, that applying Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First-Aid can occur in many ways. If a person has drowned, had a heart attack, had a stroke, went into cardiac arrest or is choking proper training could mean the difference between life and death of a patient. If the patient isn t breathing, is unconscious or has no pulse CPR should be applied immediately. Always remember, proper CPR begins with chest s important to note: that death is most likely to occur after 10 minutes of loss of oxygen to the brain. From 6 to 10 minutes brain damage is expected.

Once in position, lock your elbows and use your body’s weight to compress 2 inches upon the patient’s chest. Make sure to let the patient’s chest rise after each compression. Compressions on an infant are pressed just ... Standard – CPR / AED / How to use an AED AED.

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