Monthly Archives: February, 2010
Top Ten Things To Know Racial Differences in Survival After In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest
1. In hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA) due to a ventricular arrhythmia is an emergent condition for which there is little debate regarding clinical appropriateness of treatment-defibrillation in eligible patients.
Little Lifesavers: Kids Capable Of CPR
ScienceDaily (Aug. 3, 2009) ” Nine-year-olds can and should learn CPR. A study of 147 schoolchildren has shown that, although the smallest may lack the requisite strength, the knowledge of how to perform basic life support is well retained by young children.
Senior Citizens: Add Training Experience to Their Life Experience
Tips for Trainers
According to U.S. Census Bureau and Social Security Administration figures, we can anticipate a moderate increase in the elderly population until 2010, with a rapid increase between 2010 and 2030. In many communities, people over 65 account for a quarter or more of the population.