CPR Chicks Blog
Helpful tips,resources and CPR class reviews to help you be prepared in a time of emergency.
Stop The Bleed
Death is tragic. But a death that could have been prevented is catastrophic! Uncontrolled bleeding is a major cause of preventable deaths. Approximately 40% of trauma-related deaths worldwide are due to bleeding or its consequences. Created by the American College of...
5 Simple Tips to Keep Your Heart Healthy and Happy
We all know that a good diet and exercise can keep your heart healthy. According to Dr. Marc Gillinov from the Cleveland Clinic’s Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, there are five simple things we can all do every day to help our hearts work more...
Would you know the Early Warning Signs of a Heart Attack?
CPR Chicks had the pleasure of training and certifying the amazing dental team at Torrey Hills Dental in San Diego. This incredible office has low staff turnover for obvious reasons. Their patients are like members of their family and they treat them as such on a...
CPR Training at San Clemente High
CPR Chicks had the pleasure of assisting with CPR training at San Clemente High School just a few weeks ago on a Saturday morning. The above picture shows a few of the amazing participants. This class included not only local students, but concerned grandparents,...
National CPR and AED Awareness Week
June 1st – 7th Declared by U.S. Congress: Ten years ago, educating people on CPR and AEDs was important enough for Congress to pass the resolution unanimously and here’s why; According to the AHA (American Heart Association), cardiac arrest – a malfunction in the...
“CPR Pop-up” training class in San Diego
What a way to start your day! Enjoy the beautiful sunshine and gorgeous bay views while learning CPR and empowering yourself to save a life. Join CPR CHICKS for a morning of good fun with serious intentions of making a difference. If you are required to be CPR...
Facts about Heart Disease in Women
● Monday is the most common day of the week for a heart attack to occur. ● Saturday ranks second. ● According to the cardiology journal, Heart, the majority of heart attacks happen during the early morning hours between 4-10am. This is when the blood platelets are...
Chest Compressions for Cardiac Arrest
Why Chest Compressions are Essential for Cardiac Arrest According to the American Heart Association, chest compressions are critical in the first few minutes of cardiac arrest to help push remaining oxygen through the body and keep vital organs alive. Just in doing...
BLS Class in San Diego – Del Mar Dental Arts
CPR Chicks visited Del Mar Dental Arts on Carmel Country Road in San Diego on April 24th, 2019 for a fun-filled and thorough CPR BLS class. Who says you can't have a blast while learning? We chuckled and laughed throughout but also got down to serious business and...
CPR For Heart Attack Victim
Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a heart attack. This startling fact is confirmed by the CDC...Center for Disease Control. A heart attack occurs when a part of the heart muscle is damaged or dies because blood flow is reduced or completely blocked....