When selecting a swim school for your child or yourself, it is important to make sure that you choose a US Swim School Association approved facility. The United States Swim School Association (USSSA) was founded in 1988 to provide a trade association for swim schools in the United States. This was the first ever organization […]
Having a well-stocked first aid kit is important. Whether it is in your home or your car, having a first aid kit nearby is essential to be prepared for an emergency. Good kits come in many different shapes and size and often have a variety of different items. There are many places where you can […]
First Aid and CPR/AED classes are valuable for anyone, but especially parents. Learning these life-saving skills is essential for keeping yourself and your loved ones safe during an emergency. One of the skills that you will learn during a First Aid class is how to help a victim that is bleeding. Approaching the Victim […]
If an emergency occurs and someone needs mediate medical attention like CPR, the odds are not in their favor. A study from Duke University finds that only 3.5 percent of people each year are properly trained in CPR. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, commonly known as CPR, is a lifesaving technique that can be administered to someone […]
An automated external defibrillator (AED) is a portable device that checks a person’s heart rhythm and sends an electric shock to the heart in an attempt to restore a normal rhythm. How The Heart Works Inside the heart there is an electrical system that regulates the rate and rhythm of the heartbeat. An average resting […]