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Every 5 years, the American Heart Association has done research and makes guideline changes to our CPR and First aid training. Here are the changes with some additional information: BLS Medical- Add Narcan training Add Epipen training Change in known drowning resuscitation recommendations Whole hand for infant CPR Additional information on advanced airway with continuous…
The American Heart Association has released updated statistics showing an increase of cardiac arrest by 3 times since the pandemic. The American Stoke Association has noted a large increase in pediatric strokes as well. What can we do about it? I can tell you about heart health and eating better and exercising regularly….but since the…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Jake Omodt Dakota Electric Association Communicationscommunicationsteam@dakotaelectric.com(651) 463-6212 Dakota Electric Association® crews respond quickly to electrical contact incident The cooperative reminds the public of the importance of electrical safety and emergency preparedness (FARMINGTON, MN) May 14, 2025 – Around 9:20 a.m. on May 8, a semi-truck was involved in an electrical…
For 20 years, we’ve been dedicated to equipping people with the skills to save lives—because CPR and first aid training truly make a difference. But while the work is serious, learning doesn’t have to be intimidating! We believe training should be engaging, memorable, and yes, even fun. That’s why we created this lighthearted video featuring…
Our society definitely tells us that health is about what we put in our mouth. But there is so much more about health than that! Our health involves: A healthy diet involves eating foods that are not processed and come from animals or the ground. That doesn’t mean you can’t have a donut with your…
Story time… On Thanksgiving I had some tightness in my chest. Like crushing pressure that was new and like nothing I had felt before. A little back story about me. I am a 40yr old, former smoker, with three young children, plus one. Their ages are 10yo, 6yo, 5yo and just turned 5yo. They are…
“He who has health has hope and he who has hope has everything.” Arabian proverbs Everyone in the world has a distinct perspective on what health is. Your general health is influenced by your upbringing, cultural background, religious convictions, and the behaviors you develop over time. When it comes down to it, though, there are…
#1 Any drink is good when you are dehydrated Dehydration can be serious and life-threatening if it gets to heat exhaustion or stroke. Alcohol, pop or anything with caffeine dehydrates you further and should not be used when someone is dehydrated or even trying to stay hydrated during sports and other outdoor physical activity. #2 …
This is a follow-up from our Common Myths about CPR. Check those out if you have not already. We are in the age of misinformation and it is even worse than ever with the ability to share so much information so quickly. Some of these treatments are life-threatening if not dealt with properly so be…
This is a continuation from Myths about CPR Part 1 #6 All my family and friends are healthy or young and they won’t need CPR Choking is common and if you can’t get the object out, you will need to begin full CPR. Accidents happen to healthy and young people too. Accidents are the leading…