One of the biggest indicators that someone is in need of CPR is if they have no pulse, as this signifies that the heart is no longer pumping blood throughout their body. Without oxygenated blood circulating, the brain and body will die. But, should rescuers be checking for a pulse during CPR? What…
When you think “hypothermia”, you probably think of snow, frigid conditions, and below-zero temperatures. During these hot summer days spent sunbathing and boating, hypothermia likely isn’t crossing your mind! But, believe it or not, you can also get this dangerous condition in the summertime. In fact, according to the Farmers’ Almanac, more people…
When you find someone in need of CPR, your brain is running a mile per minute. In this high-stress, hyper-emotional situation, you may find yourself feeling scared, overwhelmed, or ill-equipped. Now, imagine if that someone in need of CPR is an infant. When it comes to CPR, making the decision to perform this…
We all know that first aid kits are a crucial component of ensuring that you’re prepared for an emergency, from life-threatening to a scraped knee. But, what’s the point of having a well-stocked first aid kit if the contents inside aren’t functioning properly? The truth is that indeed, first aid kits expire. Here’s why:…
Spring break is less than a week away – who’s going on vacation?! A report released by the Canadian Red Cross “found that the most frequent activities for immersion deaths are now aquatic, including swimming and wading. This is followed by boating, especially fishing”. If you will be doing any of these activities…
Have you ever been watching an emergency scene in a movie with a stranger giving mouth-to-mouth CPR and thought to yourself, “Well, that seems risky. What about germs?!” You’re not alone. While medical dramas showcase the life-saving power of CPR, they often neglect to address the elephant in the room – how do you protect…
We generally spend most of our time either at home or in our community, so there is a good chance that first aid skills will come in handy at some point. This makes basic first aid training and knowledge important to have since injury and illness can happen to anyone, at any time. Benefits…
Mental health and physical health, both mind and body, are linked. We already know this from this previous blog post, that optimism and happiness can improve heart health. In Canada, mental health is one of the leading causes of disability and half of all Canadians aged 40 and above have either experienced or currently live…
As we are deep into the cold winter months, you’ll see slips, falls, and more serious accidents happening around you, and knowing basic first aid will come in handy. Did you know that as many as 30% of car accidents in Canada happen on snowy, icy, or wet roads with most occurring between November and…
It is important that everyone, including children, has the confidence they need in an emergency situation. Emergencies can happen at home, at work, at school, or in public, and it is important that you and your family can calmly and competently act to help another family member, friend, coworker, or a member of the public. …