News and Events
News and Events
A.I. Predicting Sudden Cardiac Events
In this article we go over A.I. Predicting Sudden Cardiac Events. Artificial intelligence (AI) shows potential progress in predicting and preventing sudden cardiac events, a study from France shows. Researchers have discovered promising information by using artificial intelligence to analyze electronic health records. The study, conducted in Paris, France, and Seattle, Washington, included 25,000 people who experienced sudden cardiac death [...]
American Heart Association Guidelines
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a crucial, life-saving technique used in emergency situations where a person's breathing or heart has stopped, such as a heart attack or drowning. The American Heart Association advocates rapid and effective initiation of CPR for chest injuries; specifically recommends manual CPR only for untrained bystanders and trained first responders. American Heart Association Guidelines: Untrained: If you [...]
CPR: Understand What, When and Why
CPR: understand what, when and why Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) acts as a first aid system that provides a lifeline in the event of a heart attack or cardiac arrest. CPR aims to provide quick help and practical skills to maintain blood flow and, in some cases, breathing until professional medical help arrives. The impact of CPR on survival cannot be [...]
National Nurses Week
Do you know when National Nurses Day is? Did you know that many of the CPR Works instructors (and our owner) are nurses! Nurses are the backbone of the healthcare system. National Nurses Week begins each year on May 6th and ends on May 12th, Florence Nightingale's birthday. These permanent dates enhance planning and position this important week as an [...]
American Heart Association Instructor Courses
CPR Works takes pride in our Instructor Courses. Certifying new instructors across the Carolinas helps to meet our mission of training the public, professionals, and saving lives! We have four instructor classes currently scheduled across North Carolina. Teaching CPR is fun, rewarding, and can save your group a huge cost by training your staff in house! Our fully-inclusive course includes: [...]
He’s alive because she knew CPR
What an incredible story! He’s alive because she knew CPR! Your support helps fund the AHA's lifesaving programs like CPR Training. Our friend, Dave, doesn’t remember the three and a half weeks after his cardiac arrest. Fortunately, he wasn’t alone and thankfully, the person he was with knew CPR. That might be the only reason why Dave is alive [...]