When emergencies happen, the first instinct is often to call 911—and that’s the right move. But did you know there are critical actions you can take before paramedics arrive that could save a life? At Heart 2 Heart First Aid CPR, we train thousands of individuals in First Aid & CPR across Toronto and...
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An automated external defibrillator (also known as an AED) is used to give a shock to a heart that has gone into cardiac arrest. This machine can often effectively treat ventricular fibrillation (VF), which is an abnormal heart rhythm. When a person is suffering from this abnormal rhythm, the heart isn’t able to circulate...
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Carbon monoxide poisoning can quickly become fatal, and as soon as it is detected it should be handled by trained medical personnel. Even if the person seems to be unaffected, they should be checked for a low level of oxygen in their tissues or in their blood. Carbon monoxide poisoning often occurs during the winter...
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There are two important steps that go hand-in-hand when someone goes into sudden cardiac arrest. CPR involves compressing the chest to keep the blood flowing in the body. This keeps the organs from deteriorating during the event and it is an important part of saving a person’s life. AED training teaches a student how...
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Once you have been CPR certified you’ll need to keep in mind that the certificate is valid for 3 years only. After that, the certification is no longer in effect. Getting re-certified for CPR is fast and easy as long as you take the course while your certificate is still valid. Keep an eye...
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Within moments I found myself at the scene of a hit-and-run. Anything can happen, at anytime. Last Sunday, I was at my desk when I heard the sound of a motor vehicle collision right outside of our office. As I turned my head to see what happened, I witnessed a man on a scooter...
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In our first aid and CPR/AED certification courses offered, we teach our students how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). An AED is an extremely sophisticated, yet easy-to-use, medical device that is used in the event of a cardiac arrest. Cardiac arrest occurs when the heart stops pumping blood around the body. The...
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Heart to Heart First Aid CPR Services celebrates CEO Nick Rondinelli and First Aid instructor John Devlin as honourable recipients to the Canadian Red Cross Rescuer Award of 2019. “Every day, ordinary citizens respond in extraordinary ways to the distress of those around them,” reads the introduction to the Rescuer Award on the official...
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Our heart plays a vital role in keeping our bodies both healthy and alive. This imperative organ first pumps blood to our lungs in order to retrieve oxygen, then, it pumps that same oxygen into our blood and transports it around the rest of our body. When our hearts are in great condition, our...
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You never know when an emergency situation can arise, and having first aid training can mean the difference between life and death. Being trained in first aid gives you the knowledge and confidence to be able to remedy a situation if it were to arise, and it’s a precaution you just may be thanked...
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