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.

Your Guide to Using the Recovery Position as First Aid

18/10/2024

The recovery position, also called the lateral recumbent position, is a key first aid technique used to place an unconscious or injured person in a…
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What Is Carotid Pulse? A Comprehensive Guide

18/10/2024

The carotid pulse is a vital sign that provides the most significant information about the cardiovascular system. Recent research has shown that carotid pulse examination…
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Synchronized Cardioversion: Everything You Need to Know

17/10/2024

Irregular heartbeats can be the root cause of different health issues, such as stroke, heart failure, or a heart attack. To restore their abnormal heartbeat,…
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Oropharyngeal Airway: How To Insert an Oropharyngeal Airway

17/10/2024

Did you know that airway obstruction is one of the leading causes of accidental death? According to a study, 47.9% of oropharyngeal airways were properly…
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Paradoxical Breathing: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments

15/10/2024

Paradoxical breathing is a condition in which the chest moves in the opposite direction than normal during breathing. Instead of expanding when you breathe in,…
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What is Tachycardia: Symptoms, Reasons & Remedies

15/10/2024

Tachycardia is a condition where the heart beats faster than normal. While it's common for your heart rate to increase during exercise, panic attacks or…
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Ventricular Fibrillation (V-Fib): Symptoms, Causes, Treatment

14/10/2024

Ventricular fibrillation (V-Fib) is a serious heart condition in which the heart’s lower chambers shake wildly instead of pumping blood properly. This can prevent blood…
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