Monthly Archives: October, 2011

Another great save!

Written by CPRpros on October 18, 2011 — Leave a Comment

WAYLAND, Mich. (WOOD) – A 14-year-old girl from Wayland Middle School is in the hospital after she collapsed during gym class on Tuesday, said school officials.
School officials performed CPR and used AED

The girl was playing tag in her physical education class at about 9:15 a.m. on Tuesday when she collapsed, according to a statement from [...]

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Seventh graders life saved with AED!

Written by CPRpros on October 12, 2011 — Leave a Comment

Two teachers from a Texas middle school are being credited with saving a seventh grade girl’s life after her heart stopped beating in the school hallway, MyFoxDFW reports.

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First Aid for Tar or Plastic Burns

Written by CPRpros on October 3, 2011 — Leave a Comment

Immediately run cold water over the hot tar or hot plastic to cool the tar or plastic and stop the burning.

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