Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs)

Posted by Chris on 10/22/2021 to Emergency Care

You’ve probably noticed them. Sitting in their cabinets behind glass. AEDs, or Automatic External Defibrillators, often make their presence known by means of various signs as well as being dotted all throughout any business. The larger the

Tourniquets: What are they and How do You Use Them?

Posted by Chris on 10/15/2021 to Emergency Care

What are Tourniquets? In the wilderness or on the battlefield, injuries can and will happen. During those early moments after an injury, it’s up to you to tend to the wound well enough to earn you enough time till medical professionals can

Why Feedback Training is Important

Posted by Chris on 10/8/2021 to Physical Health

When you think about CPR training, your mind might naturally go towards the specialized manikins that are crucial to medical training. These training instruments are meant to replicate the human body and allow for students to learn how to perform CPR without risking the injury of a volunteer. However, there is a crucial difference between a living person and one of the manikins: feedback. This is where feedback training and their respective manikins come into place.

Fire Prevention Week

Posted by Chris on 10/4/2021 to Safety Tips

October (specifically October 3rd to October 9th) is Fire Prevention Month! In commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire in 1871, it’s time to reevaluate your fire safety needs, draft a family action plan, and ensure your alarms are in working.

What is a Mylar blanket?

Posted by Sam on 8/27/2021 to Emergency Care

Developed to protect the space station Skylab from overheating while in orbit, the Mylar blanket is not only known as the space blanket but it is commonly found in First Aid and Survival Kits thanks to how lightweight and effective it is as an insulator.

National Wellness Month

Posted by Sam on 8/20/2021 to Physical Health

August is national wellness month, a month to remind us that taking care of ourselves is necessary to help take care of those around us. Wellness focuses not only on physical health, but also mental health, which can be directly related to

An Affordable Quality Manikin - CPR Prompt

Posted by Sam on 8/13/2021 to Emergency Care

One of the most popular CPR training solutions to date the CPR Prompt manikins are simple, durable, and affordable. Designed with an adjustable depth of compression requirement for Adult and Child manikins, Open Airway head tilt, satisfying audible compression clicker for feedback on proper compression technique, and proper anatomical landmarks.

Why PRESTAN Manikins

Posted by Sam on 7/30/2021 to Safety Tips

If you are looking for the right kind of CPR training manikin for your school, business or even one on one classes, you cannot find a better, more affordable brand than PRESTAN Professional. These professional manikins are designed with the utmost consideration for the American Heart Association guidelines.

Which First Aid Kit is right for you

Posted by Sam on 7/9/2021 to First Aid Kits

Essential to every home, office and on the go, it is important that you have a first aid kit that covers all your possible needs. Many kits are designed for the average individual with the possibility of a higher level of emergency needs. You can also put together your own emergency kit depending on what your preferences are.

Grilling Safety Month

Posted by Sam on 7/2/2021 to Safety Tips

Independence day, a huge celebration with picnics and backyard grill parties! The great weather across the country encourages people outside and after a year of isolation and social distancing, there is nothing we need more than big parties and group gatherings. This year, with millions of people now vaccinated, expect a lot of parties and big firework celebrations. It's the peak season for a backyard barbeque, unfortunately, this means its peak season for grilling fires and unintentional burns, Ouch!

Protecting Your Skin from the Summer Sun

Posted by Zyanne on 6/25/2021 to Safety Tips

It's summer time which means more heat and more sun. Even though more people are going to want to be out in the sun, being in the sun too long, especially without protection, can cause harm to your skin and can increase your risk of getting skin cancer. Fortunately, there are lots of ways to keep your skin as healthy and protected as possible.

Men’s Health Month

Posted by Zyanne on 6/11/2021 to Physical Health

June is Men’s Health Month! This month is all about encouraging all the men in your life to take care of their overall health. Men’s Health Month is an annual campaign created to raise awareness of all the preventable diseases men face and to encourage early detection and treatment. The main goal of this month is to encourage men to take control of their health issues with proper screening and care. Did you know that on average, men die almost five years earlier than women? Part of the reason why this is true is because men are typically more hesitant to go to the doctor. Men can suffer from many preventable diseases which could be avoided by regular doctors visits. This month gives health care providers and individuals an opportunity to encourage men and boys to seek regular medical advice and early treatment for preventable diseases and injuries.

National Safety Month 2021

Posted by Zyanne on 6/4/2021 to Safety Tips

June is National Safety Month where we take this opportunity to learn how we can create a safer environment for your home, work, and community. An essential part of improving safety standards is to be able to identify safety risks and act accordingly. Safety is a more crucial part of our lives now more than ever before. The importance of safety does not take a break when you clock off and leave work. Identifying and understanding the safety risks in and out of work will make it easier to learn how to adapt our lifestyles to live a safer life.

Memorial Day 2021

Posted by Zyanne on 5/28/2021

As Memorial Day weekend approaches, cities and towns across the United States prepare to host Memorial Day Parades and other events to honor the brave men and women who defended our country with their lives. We take this day to appreciate all the sacrifices that have been made to obtain the level of freedom we have in this country. In order for us to really understand why we celebrate Memorial Day we will need to freshen up on some U.S. history.

Oxygen Tanks and Systems

Posted by Zyanne on 5/21/2021

There are many different types of oxygen tanks on the market that allow for a variety of options to meet different patient needs. Oxygen tanks are an essential part of any oxygen system by providing oxygen to those who are in need of oxygen therapy. There are different oxygen systems that are used for different types of therapy, it all depends on your lifestyle, your physical strength, if you tend to breathe through your nose or mouth, and how much oxygen your doctor prescribes to you.

May is National Stop the Bleed Month

Posted by Zyanne on 5/13/2021 to Physical Health

STOP THE BLEED is a bleeding control program started by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security with the goal to reduce the number of American who die each year from excessive blood loss. National Stop the Bleed Month is a campaign to bring awareness to the public of this ongoing problem. Uncontrolled bleeding is a major cause of preventable deaths. The average time to bleed out is 2-5 minutes and the average time for a first responder to arrive on scene is 7-10 minutes. Knowing how to control bleeding from a serious injury is essential knowledge to help save lives.

First Aid Kits and First Aid Cabinets

Posted by Zyanne on 5/7/2021 to First Aid Kits

No one ever really expects to need first aid treatment but we are all humans and accidents happen. When those accidents happen it is always best to be fully prepared. Owning and carrying first aid supplies is an easy and simple way to always be prepared for any unexpected circumstances.

The Benefits of Chiropractic Care

Posted by Zyanne on 4/30/2021 to Physical Health

Chiropractic care is a form of alternative medicine that is based on the idea that your body is capable of healing itself. Chiropractic care uses the help of specific hands-on manipulations from a trained professional to assist the body in its healing process. The theory is that with the proper alignment of the body’s musculoskeletal structure it should enable the body to heal itself without needing surgery or medicine. Manipulations are used to restore mobility to joints that have been restricted by tissue injuries that might have been caused by traumatic events, like falling or stressed muscles.

The Importance of an AED and Where to Place Them

Posted by Zyanne on 4/23/2021 to Emergency Care

Data from the American Heart Association’s Heart & Stroke Statistics show there are more than 356,000 out of hospital cardiac arrests annually in the U.S. and nearly 90% are fatal. According to the research done by the National Safety Council, if there was an increase to the access of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs), then it could potentially save as many as 40,000 lives each year. To aid in decreasing the fatality of cardiac arrest, many states in the U.S. that have mandated AEDs in public buildings but private companies have been slower to adapt this concept to their own facilities. Cardiac arrest can occur suddenly and without any warning which is why OSHA encourages employers to provide AEDs in the workplace and other public places. Having AEDs installed in the workplace can bring peace of mind to the employees and the employers by providing life saving abilities to people with no training.

Oral Health Month

Posted by Zyanne on 4/9/2021 to Physical Health

April is Oral Health Month where we take the time to reflect and understand our own oral health so we can create a better oral hygiene routine to improve our health. This month we should take time to consider the preventive steps we can take to make sure our mouth and the rest of our bodies are healthy.

Preparing for Allergy Season

Posted by Zyanne on 4/2/2021 to Safety Tips

It is finally that time of the year where spring arrives the only downside is allergies. Those with seasonal allergies will usually start to see symptoms in early March which then can last until the end of May. If you are one of those people who suffer with seasonal allergies then it is important to start preparing for allergies season as soon as possible. The first type of pollen we typically start to see is tree pollen which starts in the early weeks of February. In the later part of the season we start to see grass pollen which combined with tree pollen usually means a miserable time for anyone who suffers from allergies.

National Nutrition Month

Posted by Zyanne on 3/26/2021 to Physical Health

National Nutrition Month is an annual campaign that was created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics back in the 1970s. The main goal of National Nutrition Month is to educate people on the importance of having good nutrition and how to make informed food choices to develop healthy eating habits. Each year the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has a main theme for the month where they highlight a certain aspect of nutrition.

NEW PRESTAN Professional Adult Series 2000 Manikins

Posted by Zyanne on 3/19/2021 to Emergency Care

The newest release of PRESTAN Manikins proves to be another high quality and realistic professional manikin. PRESTAN’s Professional Adult Series 2000 Mankins are now updated with an advanced feedback integration system that can read and report different rates, depths, recoils, ventilation and hands-off time using the bluetooth enabled PRESTAN CPR feedback app that is available on Apple and Android devices.

Heart Disease: Arrhythmia

Posted by Zyanne on 3/12/2021 to Physical Health

The human heart is made up of 4 Chambers, 2 upper chambers called the Atria and 2 lower chambers called the Ventricles. In order to pump blood to the lungs and the rest of the body these chambers need to contract in a synchronized pattern controlled by electrical impulses. So long as this pattern goes uninterrupted the human heart will beat 60 to 100 times a minute and over 100,000 times a day.

Safety Tips for Going Back to School

Posted by Zyanne on 3/5/2021 to Safety Tips

After almost a whole year of most schools not being in person, more and more schools are beginning to reopen their doors and resume in-person classes. What does this mean for your kids you might wonder? As a parent, preparing for your children to go back to school can be strenuous under normal circumstances but with everything that has happened this past year, going back to school now has a new meaning with even more things to prepare for.