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What’s your favorite CPR-friendly holiday song?

December 18, 2024

Along with keeping spirits bright, some holiday songs can also help save lives – they’re the right tempo for CPR chest compressions.

New California law requires naloxone in workplace first aid kits

October 15, 2024

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Sacramento, CA — Naloxone hydrochloride or another Food and Drug Administration-approved opioid-reversal medication must be included in all workplace first aid kits in California no later than Dec. 1, 2028.

Is naloxone in your first aid kit?

It’s simple to use – and can help save lives, experts say

August 25, 2024

Kevin Druley

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Be ready to respond to an opioid overdose at work. “It really is something that’s very simple to administer,” an NSC expert says.

First aid compliance

What are some best practices for managing first aid supplies and equipment in the workplace?

August 25, 2024

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What are some best practices for managing first aid supplies and equipment in the workplace?

Basic first aid kits ‘not adequate’ for tower workers, safety pro says

August 23, 2024

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Watertown, SD — Not all first aid kits are created equal, communication tower industry expert Brandon Foster emphasizes in a new video from NATE: The Communications Infrastructure Contractors Association.

Ouch! First aid for minor burns

August 9, 2024

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“One of the most important things to do if you burn your hand is to act fast,” the Mayo Clinic says.

Many people aren’t prepared to help during a medical emergency, survey shows

July 17, 2024

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Would you be able to provide aid to someone in cardiac arrest? Results of a recent survey suggest that for about half of us, the answer is no.

RescueStat

June 10, 2024

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Meridian, ID-based RescueStat, a provider of emergency response solutions, is partnering with the educational program “Empowered” to produce an episode on AEDs and the critical role they play in saving lives during a cardiac emergency.

…Ready for it? Many Taylor Swift songs are the right tempo for CPR

April 19, 2024

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Not sure you’ll remember the right rate for giving CPR compressions? Shake it off, calm down and turn on some Taylor Swift.

You can help save a life

Learn how to perform CPR and use an AED

February 19, 2024

Barry Bottino

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Knowing CPR and how to use an AED isn’t just for medical professionals. With some basic training, you too can be a lifesaver.