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Cardiopulmonary Review for CPR classes in St. Louis MO
By CPR St. Louis at February 26, 2012 | 6:37 am | 0 Comment
The following video from CPR St. Louis gives an overview of the cardiopulmonary system. This is a great review before taking CPR courses such as Basic Life Support (BLS) classes. It's also a great review for nursing students and medical students. Share This more...
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CPR St. Louis | CPR for Infants
By CPR St. Louis at January 4, 2012 | 7:46 am | 0 Comment
CPR St. Louis Teaches Basic Life Support (BLS) | CPR for Infants (up to 1 year of age) _____________________________________________ Key Differences from Adult/Child • Check brachial pulse • 2 finger compressions for 1 rescuer; 2 thumb-encircling hand techniques for 2 rescuers • Compressions at least 1/3 chest depth or about 1 ½ inches • 15 compressions to more...
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CPR St. Louis | High Quality CPR
By CPR St. Louis at January 4, 2012 | 7:20 am | 0 Comment
CPR St. Louis Teaches High Quality CPR Here are some key bullet points to achieving high quality CPR: • Begin compressions within 10 seconds of cardiac arrest • Push hard and fast! At least 100 compressions/minute AND at least 2 inches deep with complete chest recoil. • Minimize interruptions between compression to less than 10 seconds • Make sure chest more...
Basic Life Support (BLS) Numbers You Need To Know
By CPR St. Louis at December 24, 2011 | 9:27 am | 0 Comment
Questions and Answers - by the numbers... Assessment of an Unresponsive Victim Q: What is the first thing the rescuer should do upon finding an unresponsive victim? A: Make sure the scene is safe Q: What is the 3 step process the rescuer should execute once scene safety has been evaluated? A: Step 1: Check for responsiveness and Scan the Chest for breathing Step 2: more...
How to Get CPR Certified | St. Louis MO
By CPR St. Louis at November 25, 2011 | 6:41 am | 0 Comment
CPR Classes In St. Louis You do not need to be a doctor, nurse, dentist, or healthcare professional to take a CPR class. In fact, cardiac arrest and respiratory arrest, both life-threatening conditions, happen frequently outside of healthcare facilities. Members of the St. Louis community can play a big part in the American Heart Association’s Chain of Survival. Early more...
