Emergencies can strike at any time, catching us off guard and leaving us feeling helpless. However, with the right knowledge and training in first aid and life-saving techniques, we can transform ourselves from passive bystanders to proactive lifesavers. In this blog, we will delve into essential first aid techniques like Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and choking READ MORE
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Paige Ellsworth BSN, RN is an Arizona Native. She attended Arizona State University for her Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing and has worked in healthcare for over 5 years. Paige is currently a Family Nurse Practitioner student and will be graduating June 2025. Paige is trained and certified in all of the products and services offered at Precision Skin Studio. She has invested many hours into shadowing and training in the industry because gaining knowledge leads to safer patient experiences. Paige is constantly pursuing training opportunities to increase her skill set.
If someone’s heart is still beating, they are only not breathing-technically they only need rescue breaths. You don’t need to do chest compressions if their heart is already doing the work for them. There are a few differences between rescue breaths for adults and infants. Adult Rescue Breaths: Till the chin back Pinch the nose READ MORE
One of the most important parts of CPR is giving chest compressions. Keeping the blood moving around to all the major organs helps prevent negative effects of cardiac arrest. The faster that chest compressions are initiated, the better the odds of survival for the victim. Where to give chest compressions For adults and children, you READ MORE
Busy entrepreneurs take note: you have to take care of yourself so that you can take care of business. Today, we take a look at a few ways you can reduce stress so that you can be your very best at home, at work, and everywhere in between. Invest in training. While training your employees READ MORE
Recently secured a new gig in the healthcare industry? Or looking into renewing your BLS certification every two years like your manager has been nagging you about for the past couple weeks? Sign up for your course here! CPR certification for healthcare workers is known as BLS certification. It includes how to perform chest compressions, rescue READ MORE
New parents, babysitters, daycare workers, and other jobs benefit greatly from knowing how to properly perform infant CPR. There are countless stories of people saving their baby after discharge from the hospital, or after a sudden seizure. Read this story of how one father saved his infant son. The steps to perform infant CPR are READ MORE
Looking at all the available CPR certifications online, you may be thinking, “What is an AED certification?” CPR and AEDs go together like PB&J! In an emergency requiring CPR, chest compressions are very important, but finding an AED is also important! AED stands for automated external defibrillator! It basically shocks the heart to try to READ MORE
Feeling stuck at home? Wanting to get out of the house, but unsure of where to go? Chandler Arizona has plenty of inexpensive activities for all age groups! Here are five things you might enjoy doing in the east valley! Check out Veterans Oasis Park! In the nicer weather, take your furry friend on a READ MORE
Do you know how to perform CPR? CPR or cardiopulmonary resuscitation is one of the top lifesaving skills in an emergency. Focusing on the functions of the heart and lungs is of utmost importance! What are the steps involved when these major organs fail? Assess for scene safety When arriving on the scene of an READ MORE
Low blood sugar, or hypoglycemia, can lead to many signs and symptoms. It can be caused by taking too much insulin, timing of physical activity, and different stressors. Here are a couple of symptoms related to low blood sugar: 1. Sweating and anxiety When the body is low on sugar, it can trigger the release READ MORE