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Infant CPR

Infant CPR Podcast - review the steps to take during an emergency. This podcast is for informational purposes and should not be used to replace training with an instructor and hands-on practice using a manikin. Music from Vividity song title: Hearts are in rhythm. Podsafe music from http://music.PodShow.com.

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Cooling the body after cardiac arrest

USA Today published an article titled “To treat cardiac arrest, doctors cool the body” 12/10/06. It was e-mailed to me by a few people and I thought it worthy of a post. The article talks about increased survival rates for cardiac arrest victims if their body is cooled shortly after resuscitation.

There is a second story with this that is interesting because it is about the “save” of a worker at Medtronic ERS, a manufacturer of AEDs or defibrillators.

http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2006-12-10-body-cooling-cover_x.htm?csp=34

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What is an AED?

AEDs (automated external defibrillators) are the key to increasing the survival rate of cardiac arrest victims when used with CPR.  These small, portable devices may be used by first aid providers in the community to help save lives during an emergency.  Listen and learn more.  Approx. 6 minutes. 11/26/06

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Adult CPR Review

Adult CPR review designed as tool before you take a class or as a review between classes. The guidelines presented are for first aid providers and differ slightly than those for healthcare provider BLS CPR.  Reviewing the steps for using an AED will be presented in a later podcast. Reviewing first aid and CPR frequently will help to decrease the fear of taking action during an emergency or disaster.  2005 Guideline compliant.

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