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March 23, 2026

Save Lives Through CPR Training: What Every Coloradan Should Know

Approximately 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur in the United States every year. Nearly 90% are fatal. But when a trained bystander perfor

March 22, 2026

CPR for an Unresponsive Choking Victim: What Changed in 2025

The 2025 AHA guidelines introduced the most significant changes to choking management in decades. For the first time, the AHA formally recommends back

March 21, 2026

Hands-Only CPR: Does It Really Work? What the Data Shows

Hands-only CPR works. For adult sudden cardiac arrest witnessed by a bystander, compression-only CPR has been shown to be as effective as conventional

March 20, 2026

How Long Does It Take to Perform CPR on Average?

You should perform CPR until one of three things happens: emergency medical services arrive and take over, an automated external defibrillator becomes

March 19, 2026

Why CPR Is Considered a Life-Saving Technique

When the heart stops pumping blood, the brain begins to suffer irreversible damage within 4 to 6 minutes. Emergency medical services, even in well-r

March 18, 2026

Is Mouth-to-Mouth Still Part of CPR in 2025?

The short answer: yes, rescue breaths are still part of CPR according to the 2025 AHA guidelines. But the longer answer depends on your training level

March 17, 2026

How Many Chest Compressions Should You Give During CPR?

The short answer is 30 compressions followed by 2 rescue breaths when you are the only rescuer, delivered at a rate of 100 to 120 compressions per

March 16, 2026

2025 AHA CPR Guidelines: Every Change You Need to Know

The American Heart Association released its most comprehensive guidelines overhaul in five years on October 22, 2025. Published in Circulation (Volume

March 15, 2026

How to Renew Your BLS Certification in Colorado

Renewing your BLS certification in Colorado is straightforward: you take a BLS class. The AHA has combined initial certification and renewal into a si

March 14, 2026

Mastering BLS for Healthcare Providers: Your Complete Guide

BLS for Healthcare Providers is the foundational certification required for clinical practice. Whether you are a nurse starting your career, a dentist