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WHAT TO DO DURING AN ASTHMA ATTACK

by David Antolini II

WHAT TO DO DURING AN ASTHMA ATTACK

ASHI and MEDIC First Aid Blog Asthma is a chronic condition that makes breathing difficult, as a result of inflamed or narrowed airways, or tubes ...

EMERGENCY BLEEDING: HOW TO STOP THE BLEED UNTIL HELP ARRIVES

by David Antolini II

EMERGENCY BLEEDING: HOW TO STOP THE BLEED UNTIL HELP ARRIVES

ASHI and MEDIC First Aid Blog Uncontrolled bleeding is a major cause of preventable death in the United States. In fact, around 40% of deaths from ...

THE IMPORTANCE OF CPR TRAINING FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

by David Antolini II

THE IMPORTANCE OF CPR TRAINING FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

ASHI and MEDIC First Aid Blog Many students take CPR as a requirement for their workplace. But the truth is you’re more likely to use your CPR trai...

Bystander CPR: What Is It Really Like to Perform CPR?

by David Antolini II

Bystander CPR: What Is It Really Like to Perform CPR?

ASHI and MEDIC First Aid Blog  CPR, AED and First Aid training is designed to prepare you to respond to a variety of emergency situations. But wha...

HOW TO PERFORM A FIRST AID ASSESSMENT

by David Antolini II

HOW TO PERFORM A FIRST AID ASSESSMENT

ASHI and MEDIC First Aid Blog If an individual appears to be injured, it’s important to complete an assessment of the scene and the person. This al...

NATIONAL POISON PREVENTION WEEK 2022

by David Antolini II

NATIONAL POISON PREVENTION WEEK 2022

ASHI and MEDIC First Aid Blog The third full week of March is National Poison Prevention Week (NPPW). This serves as a time to shine a light on the...

AVERT: THE IMPORTANCE OF EMERGENCY BLEEDING TRAINING

by David Antolini II

AVERT: THE IMPORTANCE OF EMERGENCY BLEEDING TRAINING

ASHI and MEDIC First Aid Blog   Bleeding isn’t always life-threatening. But when severe bleeding occurs, immediate responders can be the difference...
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SPRING BREAK SAFETY TIPS

by David Antolini II

SPRING BREAK SAFETY TIPS

Blog by:  ASHI and MEDIC First Aid  With children out of school during Spring Break, many families take the opportunity to go on vacation. Here ar...

HEART MONTH: CPR AND AED TRAINING MAKES A DIFFERENCE

by David Antolini II

HEART MONTH: CPR AND AED TRAINING MAKES A DIFFERENCE

ASHI and MEDIC First Aid Blog American Heart Month brings awareness about the importance of heart health. But it’s also a time to celebrate our net...

IMPROVE YOUR HEART HEALTH BY REDUCING STRESS

by David Antolini II

IMPROVE YOUR HEART HEALTH BY REDUCING STRESS

ASHI and MEDIC First Aid Blog   Our bodies are designed to handle shorts bursts of stress, such as worries about meeting a deadline or dealing with...

WOMEN ARE LESS LIKELY TO RECEIVE HELP DURING A CARDIAC ARREST EMERGENCY

by David Antolini II

WOMEN ARE LESS LIKELY TO RECEIVE HELP DURING A CARDIAC ARREST EMERGENCY

Bystanders are the key to survival during a cardiac arrest emergency. The sooner someone receives CPR and AED intervention, the more likely they are to survive.

AMERICAN HEART MONTH: WOMEN AND HEART DISEASE

by David Antolini II

AMERICAN HEART MONTH: WOMEN AND HEART DISEASE

Blog by  ASHI and MEDIC First Aid  Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. for both men and women. However, women sometimes experie...