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...
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Chest pain can occur for a variety of reasons. Any type of chest pain, however, that lasts for 15 minutes or longer should be taken seriously. As soon as chest pain starts, a careful assessment must be made and paramedics should be called immediately if a heart attack or any type of heart problem...
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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 After that, the certification is no longer in effect.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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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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At this time of the year it’s important to learn the distinguishing features of heat exhaustion and heatstroke. Although many of the symptoms can be the same, heatstroke is much worse than heat exhaustion and warrants an immediate 911 call. In many cases, heat exhaustion can simply be managed at home. Heat Exhaustion Heat...
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March 26, 2021 is Epilepsy Awareness Day By Nick Rondinelli – CEO of Heart2Heart CPR “It is with great heartache and sadness that the autopsy report came back for our beloved 10-year-old little girl, Kayla. It was confirmed that the cause of death was SUDEP – Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy. Kayla had never...
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As the old saying goes, ‘Better safe than sorry’. When you’re babysitting during the summer, it’s important to let kids enjoy their time outside with the good weather, but also to be prepared for reacting effectively in an emergency situation. First Aid & CPR Training Toronto Your job as a sitter is to make...
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Staying healthy is very important to many Canadians; exercising regularly, watching food intake and monitoring your medication are great ways to keep your body healthy. Heart 2 Heart, Canada’s best First Aid & CPR Training in Toronto, has a few suggestions to help you avoid some hidden detriments to good health: Eating Too Much...
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When it comes to hiring a babysitter, all parents want a responsible, qualified candidate who will be capable of ensuring the happiness and safety of their children. But how do you know who to hire? Most parents trust a known neighborhoods teen as their babysitter, but it is important to ensure anyone in the...
READ MOREIt’s always best to try to prevent injuries as much as possible, but it’s inevitable that from time to time you’ll run into an injured person that needs your assistance. Here are 5 of the most important first-aid tips for minor injuries that you should know. Minor Burns Rinse burns with cold water...
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