CPR Classes
CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) classes range from the traditional,
wherein you have to attend classes from anywhere between four to six
hours or online classes that have additional hands-on skill classes.
Most courses teach how to recognize an emergency, caring for conscious
and unconscious choking victims, recognizing signs of a heart attack,
rescue breathing and the basic techniques of adult CPR. Usually this
includes an introduction on how to use an automated external defibrillator
(AED). The AED is most commonly found in airports and other public areas
for those trained to use the device.
CPR Instructions
In an emergency if you have to provide CPR for an adult (anyone over
8 years old) there are some basic instructions to be followed. First
you must call emergency services immediately by dialing 911. Ensure
that the scene is safe for you to help. If a person does not respond
to shouts or shakes, is not breathing or is breathing abnormally then
begin CPR. If you are alone do CPR for a full minute before calling.
The possibility of a heart problem is greater in an older person and
therefore the need for urgent professional care. If there are other
people around, have someone call emergency immediately
CPR Training
CPR is the artificial method of circulating blood and oxygen through
a body and attempting to keep the brain alive. The survival rate for
patients on whom CPR was performed within four to eight minutes is
ten percent. More than 650,000 people die annually from heart attacks
in the United States and more than 350,000 die before reaching the
hospital. Every year in the United States there are 500,000 strokes,
6,000 drowning incidents and 3,100 incidents of airway obstructions.
Emergencies happen to everyone, usually when we least expect them.
To cope at such times, each individual needs to be equipped with the
information and skills needed to deal with an emergency. One in seven
people will therefore have the opportunity to use CPR in their lifetime.
That is why undergoing CPR training is necessary.
An Introduction to First Aid Kits
To truly be prepared, you need a well-stocked, easy-to-reach first aid
kit for the home, car, and when you vacation. First aid kits contain
all the tools needed in any emergency. The kit may be used for a minor
scrape on the knee or, more seriously, for a car accident before the
paramedics arrive. Having all the tools gathered ahead of time will
help you handle any emergency.
Necessary First Aid Supplies
To handle any emergency, organize a first aid kit that is well stocked
and handy at a moment's notice. The first aid kit's supplies will determine
how prepared you are. Make sure it is supplied well.
The Need for Pet First Aid Kits
Even if you have the perfect first aid kit for you and your family, it
might not help when Fiddo or Fluffy gets hurt. To help pets in an emergency,
assemble a pet first aid kit.
The Benefits of Travel First Aid Kits
Instead of trying to pack another pair of shoes in your suitcase, add
a small travel first aid kit. Be prepared for an emergency on the road,
in the air, or anywhere on vacation. Use an old lunchbox to easily
transport the travel first aid kit wherever you go.
The Importance of Industrial First Aid Kits
Responsible employers and managers must never overlook the need for an
office or industrial first aid kit. The federal government mandates
that every workplace be equipped with easily accessible first aid kits
and that employees should be taught first aid. Proper preparation can
prevent unnecessary injury, lose of productivity, or even law suits
when a workplace emergency occurs.
First Aid Kits for Sporting Injuries
Whether played by children or adults, sports present a unique opportunity
for injury. Be ready for common bumps and bruises-or immediate treatment
of a serious injury-of any sport with a well stocked and easily accessible
sports first aid kit.
The Need for Home First Aid Kits
Accidents can happen anywhere, even in the home. Every home, and especially
those with small children, should have a home first aid kit for accidents.
Finding Discount First Aid Kits
Creating the perfectly stocked first aid kit may be too inexpensive,
or the effort of traveling to different stores to buy the supplies
too time consuming. To save money and time, consider buying a first
aid kit online and then adding the additional, personal supplies needed.
Several discount first aid kits or kit supplies are available online
for sale. A simple search for "discount
first aid kit" or "cheap first aid kit" should produce several retailers.
HIPAA
HIPAA stands for the Health Insurance and Portability Accountability
Act, introduced in 1996. The aim was to ensure that people who are
changing their jobs could continue to enjoy quality health care services.
This act ensures that any person who has taken a group health insurance
plan must have the right to buy health insurance within a particular
interval of time after he or she has lost the previous coverage.
HIPAA Compliance
All entities that process health care data must comply with HIPAA. Such
entities mainly include healthcare providers and insurance companies.
According to the provisions made under this Act, any entity that transmits
or stores the private health care information of an individual must
comply with certain security regulations.
HIPAA Laws
HIPAA laws can be found online. But as they are not so simple to understand,
you might like to go for one of those packages where you get a HIPAA
Regulatory Manual along with a CD-ROM. Periodically, new rules are
introduced under HIPAA. So one must buy the latest updated versions
of such manuals and CD-ROMs.
HIPAA Software
The future of your medical practice could greatly depend on how well
you comply with HIPAA. As there are complex procedures and you have
to keep record of various steps apart from ensuring the security of
the information you have access to, most the employers and medical
professionals prefer to use HIPAA software.
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