Online CPR, First Aid & BLS Blog

American HealthCare Academy’s posts are updated regularly for each state’s healthcare professionals. Browse the CPR certification, ACLS/BLS/PALS, and First Aid content to learn more.

Steps to Become CPR Certified and Learn Life-Saving Skills

06/08/2024

Knowing how to become CPR certified is a crucial skill that can make a significant difference in an emergency. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is an essential…
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Essential First Aid and Prevention Tips for Chemical Burns

15/07/2024

A chemical burn can occur within a second and is usually caused by substances that look non-threatening. In the United States, approximately 29,165 hospital admissions…
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9 Basic Life-Saving Skills That Will Help You Save A Life

15/07/2024

The nature of unfortunate events is unpredictable, often occurring unannounced and unexpected. Whether it's a near-drowning incident or a sudden seizure, a medical emergency can…
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Importance of Rescue Breathing in Effective CPR

12/07/2024

Rescue breathing is a first aid technique for individuals who have stopped breathing. It involves blowing air into a person’s mouth to supply oxygen and…
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How to Perform CPR on a Choking Infant

12/07/2024

Introduction Choking in infants is a terrifying scenario that can happen unexpectedly and is every parent's worst nightmare. Between the ages of six and eight…
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CPR Success Rate: How Effective Is CPR in 2024?

11/07/2024

CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) combines chest compressions and artificial ventilation to restore blood circulation and oxygen supply to vital organs. Knowing the CPR success rate is…
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How do You Stop a Panic Attack?

27/06/2024

Panic attacks are sudden and intense feelings of fear. Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S. They affect 40 million adults…
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