BLS, ACLS & PALS Classes | CPR Tampa in Palm Harbor

CPR contributes to the safety of people struck with a sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). The procedure involves chest compressions and rescue breaths that keep oxygenated blood flowing through the body of the person, thereby stabilizing their condition until the arrival of emergency medical services. The main objective of timely applying CPR is to protect the brain and other vital organs from lack of oxygen by taking over the role of the ticker until advanced life support can be commenced. The American Heart Association cites cardiac arrest as one of the leading causes of death of close to half a million Americans each year and has a higher rate of mortality across the globe than car accidents and cancer combined. At AHA accredited training sites, classes for both health care and non-health care providers are offered. Here are the three types of certification for medical professionals: BLS or Basic Life Support - This course is the CPR certification required by all healthcare providers...

An average of 116 million Americans are currently living with high blood pressure (HBP) or hypertension that increases one’s risk for heart disease and stroke, which are the leading killers of people according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Nearly half of US adults are suffering from high blood pressure, but the fact that less than a quarter of them have it under control is more worrisome. This is a widespread problem being a primary reason for more than half a million deaths every year. Here are some of the signs you should watch out for to be able to act in a timely manner: 1.       Headaches - Severe headaches could be due to very high blood pressures that call for medical attention right away. However, headache is not a consistent symptom, and the best way to know you have the condition is to check for BP. 2.       Chest pain - Chest pain is another common sign of hypertensive crisis. However, this isn’t a c...