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AHA and Red Cross Life Support Certifications Should Both Be Accepted

ACEP Now

In 2015, it introduced Basic Life Support (BLS) training and certification for EMS personnel. Background From its founding in 1881 to today, the American Red Cross has taught tens of millions of Americans first aid and other lifesaving skills, including CPR.

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The importance of AED placement and Stryker’s guide to optimizing accessibility

AED Leader

Programs that teach basic life support and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) are integral. AEDs must meet Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations. Workplaces: Train staff in basic life support and AED use, ensuring readiness. When more people know how to use an AED, survival rates improve.

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REBEL Cast Ep113: Defibrillation Strategies for Refractory Ventricular Fibrillation

RebelEM

trying harder and longer knowing they are enrolled in this study) Use of two different models of defibrillators may negatively impact the internal validity of this pilot study Certain baseline characteristics were not balanced, such as: prehospital intubation and Epinephrine administration.

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