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AHA and Red Cross Life Support Certifications Should Both Be Accepted

ACEP Now

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. It also offers a comprehensive “CPR for the Professional Rescuer” course. In 2015, it introduced Basic Life Support (BLS) training and certification for EMS personnel.

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Safe Bag Technique Training for Home Healthcare Workers

American Medical Compliance

This training ensures they are prepared to implement best practices that safeguard both themselves and those they serve. They learn to keep hand hygiene supplies accessible, use clean hands before opening the bag, and follow infection control best practices.

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Philips AED Battery Life – FRx & Onsite Models

AED Leader

Battery Life Best Practices Though the shelf life stated on a Philips AED battery is a reliable estimate, following some best practices will help get the most out of your battery.

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Sweta Mangal – The Role of Simulation Training in Ambulance Education and Preparedness

Ziqitza HealthCare Ltd

Skill Refinement: Ambulance crews can refine and sharpen their clinical skills through repeated practice in simulation scenarios. Whether it’s administering medications, performing CPR, or managing airway obstructions, simulation allows for targeted skill development and feedback.

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The Importance of Regular AED Replacement: Ensuring Device Reliability

AED Leader

Outdated Guidelines : Guidelines for performing CPR and using AEDs are regularly updated based on the latest research and best practices. Inadequate Power : AED batteries lose their capacity over time, and using an AED with a depleted battery can result in insufficient power to deliver an adequate shock.

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The Latest in Critical Care, 3/11/24 (Issue #33)

PulmCCM

The results: The added palliative care did not result in any significant improvement in length of stay, in-hospital mortality, reduced ICU transfers, ICU mortality, use of CPR or mechanical ventilation. I had never heard of this practice before. (To There was no difference in rate of discharge to hospice (6.8%

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