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.

Cardiovascular Disease: Types, Causes & Symptoms

26/12/2024

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a term that describes a group of conditions affecting the heart and blood vessels. It remains one of the most significant…
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Dyspnea: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

26/12/2024

Dyspnea, generally known as shortness of breath, is a feeling of labored breathing that involves mixed sensations of variable severity. It can happen during physical…
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How to Attend to a Stab Wound with First Aid: A Comprehensive Guide

25/12/2024

Stab injuries may sound scary, but with a few simple first-aid skills, you can help the victim. Thousands of people end up in the ER…
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Neurogenic Shock: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

25/12/2024

Neurogenic shock is a critical condition where the body's blood pressure drops due to severe disruption in the autonomic nervous system. A spinal cord or…
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Vagal Maneuvers: How To Slow Your Heart Rate

24/12/2024

Do you know that your heart rate can be an indicator of an underlying health issue? The normal resting heartbeat of an adult is between…
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All You Need to Know About Tachypnea, its Causes, and Symptoms

24/12/2024

Ever noticed a person breathing rapidly and wondered why? Then, there is a high chance that the individual is suffering from tachypnea. It is more…
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Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension): Causes & Symptoms

14/12/2024

The pressure exerted by flowing blood on the walls of blood vessels is called blood pressure. Low blood pressure, or hypotension, occurs when blood pressure…
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