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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. Scientific Rigor Red Cross resuscitation courses closely align with the International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) recommendations. It also offers a comprehensive “CPR for the Professional Rescuer” course.

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

AED Leader

Clear signage, visibility, and ease of access are essential elements that ensure these life-saving devices can be utilized promptly by trained personnel or bystanders. Furthermore, regular maintenance and training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) techniques significantly enhance the potential effectiveness of AEDs in emergencies.

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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. N Engl J Med.

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