We’ve all been stung by insects before, but how we react to them is on a case-by-case basis. Most people will just feel some minor pain and itching when stung by a bee, wasp or hornet, while others will have a life-threatening reaction. It’s important to understand the warning signs of a...
READ MOREWhy Your Office and Home Both Need a First Aid Kit
You can never predict when an injury or accident will take place – it could happen either in the workplace or at home, so it’s vital to keep a first aid kit handy in both places. This type of kit gives you the ability to react quickly to sudden emergencies and can help prevent...
READ MOREWhat Does a Heart Stent Do (And Not Do)?
You may have heard of a heart stent – many people that are walking around with one, and you probably know a few of them yourself. Many people with heart conditions that suffer from a blockage in a heart artery will be offered a stent, a small metal tube that helps to support narrow...
READ MORECPR in Unsafe Environments
The first thing that you need to do in any medical emergency is assess the environment you are in to make sure that it is safe. While it will be obviously safe in most circumstances, at other times you may need to take a step back and not administer CPR if you are dealing...
READ MOREWhat Are CPR Recertification Courses?
If you have previously received certification in CPR there will come a point when you will need to be recertified. Our courses offer Red Cross certification that is valid for 3 years. Once you complete the course the certification card will be issued on the same day. It is now easier than ever to...
READ MOREHeart 2 Heart CPR: How to Recognize Your Getting a Heat Stroke
You’ve been out in the summer heat all day. Your legs feel tight and your palms are dry. You’re sweating through your shirt and beginning to feel a little bit disoriented. Sound familiar? You may be experiencing a heat stroke. Heat stroke is when your body struggles with controlling its core temperature. When someone...
READ MORE5 First Aid Tips to Remember
Usually when people are in an emergency situation they call 911 and wait for a paramedic to arrive. Did you know there are many things you can do to help until they reach you? As a premier First Aid & CPR Training Toronto center, Heart 2 Heart offers an assortment of classes for any...
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