Don’t Know CPR Yet? The 9-1-1 Dispatchers Do.

January 29th, 2012

Have you ever worried that you won’t know how to do CPR in an emergency? Still can’t find time to take that class? Well, until you do, take heart in knowing that the 9-1-1 dispatchers will walk you through it. … Continue reading

Soccer Ref Saved By Player Parents

January 22nd, 2012

HOUMA, LOUISIANA – James Manor said he doesn’t remember refereeing the girls’ soccer game at Vandebilt Catholic High School Tuesday afternoon. “I don’t remember going to the game. I woke up, and I was in the ICU saying, ‘What am … Continue reading

Some Lessons Before The Snow…What You Don’t Know Can Kill You

January 19th, 2012

I copied the following from the Southtown (Illinois)Star. From it, I wanted to take a moment to reinforce a few of my key points that I talk about in classes: 1) Learn CPR. Preferrably every few years, but at least … Continue reading

Minnesota High School Students May Be Required To Learn CPR To Graduate

January 15th, 2012

Math, science, and english are all required subjects needed to receive a high school diploma, but now some health officials are calling for CPR to be added to that list. CPR can double or triple survival from cardiac arrest, and … Continue reading

Teachers use AED To Save 12 Year Old Student

January 10th, 2012

We heard last week from a friend at Cook Children’s Hospital in Frisco, Texas, with the best news possible: Two teachers at a Maus Middle School using an automated external defibrillator (AED) had saved the life of a 12-year-old girl … Continue reading

Kid Brother Saved by Teen with CPR Learned In School

January 8th, 2012

DAYS ago, toddler Patrick Manassa was found face down at the bottom of his backyard pool. Yesterday, the feisty three-year-old was running and playing with his family after a “miracle” recovery. Patrick was unconscious when he was pulled from the … Continue reading