New Guidelines for Performing CPR to COVID-19 Patients

It is vital to ensure the safety of the rescuer while providing the utmost care to the victim. The American heart association, alongside other bodies, have provided a new set of guidelines when performing CPR to Covid-19 victims:

• With the prevalence of Covid-19, health workers are reluctant to provide CPR to cardiac arrest victims. However, it is essential to note that not every cardiac arrest victim is infected with Covid-19.
• For essential life support, prioritize hands-only CPR — Hands-only CPR is safer. However, health workers should wear full PPE (personal protective equipment).
• When performing CPR, first cover the victim’s mouth and nose with a piece of cloth or towel. In hospitalized care, Covid-19 patients who experience cardiac arrest should be resuscitated and defibrillated.
• Use the AED as soon as it is available to improve the outcome. Studies show that the AED doesn’t increase aerosol generation.
• Don’t leave anything at risk with the use of personal protective equipment. PPE is critical for health workers or rescuers taking care of Covid-19 patients. Before accessing the scene, all rescuers should wear the recommended PPE as per the institutional guidelines. These include: gowns, gloves, eye protection, and respirators.
• Mechanical CPR devices should be used instead of manual machines as this will reduce the number of professionals required to attend to a specific patient.
• The healthcare workers performing resuscitation procedures should be minimized as well as those entering isolation rooms. It helps in the reduction of the rate of exposure to the virus.
• The AHA recommends that doors remain closed during resuscitation to minimize the spread of the virus to the surrounding space.
• New healthcare workers arriving at the scene should be made aware of the Covid-19 status of the victim. Communication should be made to all health workers working in the facility. When calling for emergency response teams, the responder should also notify them if the patient has been found to have the infection.
• To reduce aerosolizing effects, intubated patients should remain in mechanical ventilators with high-efficiency particulate air filters (HEPA). It helps reduce the impact of aerosolization and maintains a closed circuit.
• The ventilation should be adjusted to pressure control mode. The fraction of inspired oxygen (FiO2) should also be adjusted to 0.1. The pressure should also be adjusted to allow for the necessary chest rise, adults to 6Ml/kg and 4–6Ml/kg for neonatal.
• Intubation procedures are highly aerosol-generating. The health care provider recommended that the health care provider use a cuffed endotracheal tube connected to a ventilator with a HEPA filter in the exhaled gas path and an inline suction catheter. The resulting circuit is safer and less likely to generate aerosol.

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Tips for Low The Cholesterol Level in Body

Choice of diet:

We can regulate the levels of cholesterol in the blood through a change of diet. Here are some healthy eating habits:

Reduce the intake of saturated fats:

These fats are made of glyceride and fatty acids, and are solid at room temperature. Saturated fats increase the levels of low lipid proteins (bad cholesterol) in the body. According to the American Heart Association, a daily intake of saturated fats should be 13grams or 2000calories per day. Foods containing saturated fats are dairy products and red meat such as lamb, pork and beef. Protein foods with lower levels of cholesterol include fish, chicken and plant proteins. You should also aim at increasing unsaturated fats in your diet. Unsaturated fats are good as they are critical in maintaining good heart health by fighting cholesterol. An example is omega 3 fatty acids found in fish which helps in different body functions.

Increase the intake of foods high fiber:

These include foods such as fruits, vegetables and wholegrains. There are two types of fiber; soluble and insoluble fiber. Fiber helps in reducing cholesterol levels in the body by binding with the bad cholesterol preventing it’s absorption into the body. When absorbed into the body, soluble fiber helps preventing the formation of plague within blood vessels. 

Reducing on the intake of processed foods:

Processed foods are high in cholesterol and should be avoided.  These include foods such as sausages, bacon and hotdogs. 

Reducing on trans fats:

Trans fats are hydrogenated fats such as margarine. The use of partially hydrogenated oils has been banned by the food and drugs administration due to their cholesterol levels. 

Physical exercise:

Physical activity helps in enhancing the cholesterol levels in the body. It is recommended for one to exercise for 30minutes five times a week. Studies done by AHA also show that physical exercise increases the levels of good cholesterol. Physical exercise also helps in maintaining a healthy body weight, improving on mental health and staying fit. Everyone has their own work out techniques. 

Tracking your heart rate while working out will help you meet your work out goals. The heart rate tells how much energy is going into the activity, and the values are depended on the age of the individual. Persons with health conditions should consult their doctors on the type of activity that would work best for them. There are different physical activities one can engage in such as walking, swimming, jogging and running. The choice of physical activity is dependent on the individual’s hobbies and physical abilities. 

Reducing alcohol:

Excessive intake of alcohol is has a negative effect on the human body. In the liver, alcohol is broken down into cholesterol and triglycerides. When taken regularly in large amounts, alcohol increases the levels of cholesterol in the blood. Increased levels of triglycerides in the liver leads to a condition known as fatty liver disease. The condition affects the functioning of the liver reducing it’s ability to remove cholesterol from the blood. Other effects of the liver are linked to the he cholesterol levels and they include increased risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, pancreatic diseases and other cancers. 

How much alcohol is safe? The recommended levels of alcohol per week are 14 units. The 14 units should be spread throughout the week with some days being alcohol free. For safety, an individual should not exceed six units in six hours as this could overwork your liver. The body can only process 10ml of pure alcohol per hour. 

These recommendation are also safe for persons with high cholesterol levels. There are, however, some health conditions which should bar the individual completely from alcohol. If you have a health condition, it is crucial to consult with your doctor whether or not you should take alcohol.

Tips to help limit alcohol intake:

• Always check the alcohol percentages in your drink
• Let alcohol accompany a meal
• Too up your drink with ice or water to make it last longer
• Drink slowly by taking small sips

Alcoholism is a disease. If you are having trouble controlling your drinking seek help from a specialist or support group.

Reducing smoking:

Smoking has adverse effects on health. The best healthy advice for anyone is to quit smoking. Smoke from cigarettes contains thousands of harmful substances. Apart from raising the levels of cholesterol, smoking increases the risk of heart disease and stroke. The blood of a smoker is also thicker and carries lower levels of oxygen. The risk of having blood clots is also higher. 

Studies show that smoking worsens the type of cholesterol by making it thicker and easier to stick to the blood vessels. It also lowers the levels of good cholesterol (High density lipoproteins). The good cholesterol helps ferry away the bad cholesterol and prevent it from clinging onto blood vessels. 

Smoke from cigarettes damages blood arteries. As cholesterol moves along the vessels, it sticks to the damaged parts leading to coronary artery disease. For smokers, blood vessels clog up faster, lessening the flow of blood. The thinning and hardening of blood vessels makes it more difficult for blood to flow through. The individual starts experiencing a faster heart rate as the heart gets overworked.

Your health starts to improve once you stop smoking. Your ability to exercise also improves, your breathing gets better and the stress levels fall. You should consult your doctor if you are having trouble quitting. It’s not easy, but the long-term effects on your health are worth the effort.

Getting enough sleep:

Too much or too little sleep can have a negative effect on your cholesterol. Sleeping less than five hours a night or more than  eight hours will raise the levels of triglycerides and lower the levels of good cholesterol. It is critical to establish healthy sleeping patterns. An adult should sleep for eight hours a night. Younger children sleep longer and the effects are different. If you have trouble sleeping, your doctor might recommend some medications. The following tips will help you improve the quality of your sleep:

• Avoid taking alcohol and caffeine before going to bed
• Create some sleeping routines by going to bed at a specific time
• Avoid certain habits that will keep you up such as using the phone before going to bed, reading and watching movies.

Manage stress:

Stress increases the levels of cholesterol in the body. The hormone (cortisol) produced under stress are said to increase the levels of bad cholesterol in the blood. Adrenaline is also produced that raises the levels of triglycerides in the blood. There are different ways to manage stress. Long-term stress will not only affect your cholesterol but also the quality of life. Stress leads to depression and other mental disorders which can result in suicide. It is best to talk to someone or seek specialized help whenever we feel overwhelmed. 

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Tyes of Bloodborne Pathogen Infections

Types of Bloodborne Pathogens:

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV):

HIV is a virus that is carried in blood and body fluids and it causes AIDs acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. The virus was first discovered in the early 80’s and has since infected millions of people and led to the death of many. The HIV virus attacks the healthy body cells that help in fighting infections also known as CD 4 cells. The virus multiplies as it attacks these cells. As it advances, the body become susceptible to illnesses, a condition referred to as AIDs. An individual is said to have AIDs when their body’s immune system is completely destroyed by the virus. Taking the HIV medicine daily suppresses the virus and prevents it’s progress. A person is said to have AIDs when their CD 4 count is below 200 CD4 cells per cubic millimeter. The CD 4 cells of a healthy person are between 500 and 1600 per cubic millimeter. In other cases, a person is diagnosed with AIDs when their body is constantly catching opportunistic infections. Without treatment, persons with AIDs have a life expectancy of three years. Taking HIV medicine is life saving even for persons at the late stages of the disease.

Apart from piercings and tattoos, the virus also spreads through unprotected sex with infected persons, blood transfusion, organ transplant and needles. The HIV virus has no cure, but is manageable with proper medication. It also happens that the human body cannot fight the illness on its own so the infected person carries the virus for a lifetime. The virus can live within the human body undetected until the late stages when the symptoms start to appear. Infected people can lead healthy lives and protect their loved ones from infection with proper medication also known as antiretroviral therapy or ART. Transmission of HIV is preventable by using pre-exposure prophylaxis and post-exposure prophylaxis.

Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PEP):

It is preventive drug which is taken by healthy people to reduce their risk of infection if exposed to the virus. The drug prevents HIV infection by taking hold of the virus and preventing it’s ability to multiply. The drug is prescribed to persons at high risk of exposure to the virus and it prevents infection by 90%. These include persons who share needles for injection and those with HIV positive partners.

The drug is also used to prevent HIV infection soon after exposure. The drug should be taken as soon as possible, and is most effective when taken within 3days of exposure to the virus. The drug should not be used for people who are regularly exposed to the virus. It can however be used by persons who have had unprotected sex with an infected person. Persons prescribed to take PEP should take the drug every day for four weeks. After the prescribed period, the individual should go for testing. Testing for HIV is crucial even for healthy persons. When detected early, the disease can be controlled before it gets to the late stages. There are different HIV testing locations where you can get tested for free. Self testing is also possible by purchasing a testing kit. When infected with HIV, the individual experiences fatigue, sore throat and fever. The late stages of the illness come with many symptoms including recurrent infections, fatigue, sweat, fever and weight loss.

Hepatitis:

Hepatitis viruses affect the liver by causing inflammation. Some types of hepatitis can be transmitted through tattooing and piercings, and they include Hepatitis B and C. The liver is a critical organ in the body performing a set of functions including the production of bike, getting rid of toxins from the blood, regulating cholesterol, breaking down of proteins, fats and carbohydrates, storage of enzymes and production of clotting factors among others. There is hepatitis A, B, C, D and E, and autoimmune hepatitis. Studies show that 4.4 million Americans are currently living with hepatitis B and C viruses. Both hepatitis B and C viruses are transmitted through contact with blood and body fluids.

Hepatitis B (HBV):

It is a very common illness, with majority of people having the infection unaware. Infection with hepatitis B occurs when the virus contained in blood or body fluid enters the body of a healthy person through open skin. Tattoos and body piercings can lead to transmission of HBV. The incubation period for the virus is one and half months to six months. On average, the disease takes four months to start showing symptoms. However, for most people the disease does not show any symptoms at this phase (acute stage).

The disease is preventable through vaccination, and most healthy people who get infected successfully clear the infection at the acute stage with full recovery. The victims who recover form the illness also acquire immunity towards the disease. For those whose immune system cannot fight the illness within six months, the disease persists in their system for a lifetime. The long-term illness is termed as chronic hepatitis B infection. The rate of recovery is lower in children under six years as only 10% clear the infection. At the chronic stage the disease scars the liver (cirrhosis) for long periods of up to 20 years. There are, however people who do not show symptoms of the illness even with the virus in their system. People with hepatitis B are at a higher risk of developing liver cancer. Persons with liver damage or cirrhosis are treated with antiviral drugs. The treatment lowers the risk of liver cancer or permanent liver damage.

HBV vaccine is very effective providing 99% protections against the infection. It is issued in three doses over a period of six months. The immunity acquired after vaccination lasts for over 20years. In America every child must receive the HBV vaccine immediately after birth. Persons at high risk of exposure such as tattooists and healthcare workers are required to get vaccinated. You can also take a blood test to find out if you are immune to the virus, infected or susceptible.

Hepatitis C (HCV):

HCV was first discovered in 1989 and is transmitted through tattoos and piercings. The virus also affects the liver and exists in different genotypes. Just like hepatitis B virus, the hepatitis C virus has an incubation period of six months. During this phase also known as the acute stage, the infected person does not show any symptoms. In other cases, the symptoms are too mild that they can be hardly felt. 40% of the people infected with HCV successfully clear the illness from their system. Chronic hepatitis C disease persists through the six months and lasts for a lifetime. The long-term infection is also known as chronic hepatitis C infection. For persons with chronic hepatitis C, the liver gets damaged or scarred over time resulting into liver failure or cirrhosis. For others, the scarring process is too slow that it hardly affects the individual. Hepatitis C is treatable and curable within a period of eight weeks.

The symptoms for hepatitis B and C are common, and they include jaundice, fever, fatigue, loss of appetite, diarrhea, abdominal pain, discolored urine and light-colored stool.

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Symptoms and First Aid for the Asthma Attack

Asthma attacks occur when the individual is exposed to triggers, shock, pollution etc. Most people have mild symptoms which last for a few hours and end soon after medication. Other cases are severe and can lead to death. Severe asthma attacks require quick medical attention. It is crucial to recognize the symptoms of an asthma attack early enough and get the appropriate treatment. If other treated immediately, the victims breathing continues to worsen becoming more labored and the wheezing louder.

During asthma episodes, the lungs tighten limiting air flow, this produces the wheezing sound. As the attack worsens, the lungs become tighter and the wheezing sound stops. The silent state (known as silent chest) is grave and you should immediately call emergency medical help (911) or rush the victim to the hospital. Most people assume that the victim is getting better when the wheezing stops which is very wrong. Without medication, the victim will stop speaking and acquire a bluish tint on the lips (cyanosis). As body organs suffer oxygen shortage, the victim might collapse, fall unconscious and eventually die.

It is important to recognize early signs of asthma and seek treatment before the victim condition gets worse. Before an attack the person will experience mild symptoms which are least likely to interrupt their daily activities.

The early symptoms of an asthma attack include:

• Frequent coughs which occur mostly at night
• Shortness of breath
• Lower peak flow meter readings
• Tiring easily especially after exercising
• General body weakness
• Trouble sleeping which occur from night-time asthma
• Signs of allergies or cold which include running nose, headache sore throat, nose congestion and sore throat.

First Aid for the Patitents Having the Asthma Attack

When you encounter a victim having asthma attack, treat it as an emergency and call medical services by dialing 911. Important to note that the victims condition can worsen very fast.

• First let the victim sit in a relaxed position
• Loosen any tight clothing
• If the victim has an inhaler, let them use it immediately
• If no inhaler available, use one from a first aid kit
• Do not use another person’s inhaler

How to Use an Inhaler With a Spacer?

• Use inhaler with a spacer if available
• Take off the inhaler cap and shake it properly
• Place the inhaler in the spacer
• Instruct the victim to breath out completely.
• Have the victim place their mouth tightly around the spacer mouthpiece.
• Deliver a puff by pressing the inhaler once
• The victim should then breath in slowly through their mouth and hold in breath for ten seconds.
• Allow one minute between puffs
• Give the victim four puffs

How to use Inhaler without spacer

• Loose the cap and shake the inhaler
• Have the victim breath out completely
• Place the inhaler mouthpiece around the victims mouth
• Let the person breath in slowly for about five to ten seconds as you press the inhaler once, then hold their breath for ten seconds.
• Give the victim four puffs each one minute apart.
• Allow the victims four minutes and if the victim still has trouble breathing after the four puffs, give them another four. If no improvement in the victims breathing after the next set of puffs, give up to eight puffs every 20 minutes to a maximum of four hours until emergency medical services arrive.
• Monitor the victim until emergency response teams arrives. Drowsiness and loss of the wheezing could be a sign of worsening of the victims condition.

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First Aid Tips For An Emergency

Learn the ten basic first aid tips everyone should know while facing the medical emergency.

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Benefits of Learning CPR

Below infographics shows some of the key data points that shows, every individual should learn CPR.

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Basic Life Saving Skills, Everyone Must Know

Vital Life-Saving Skills You Should Possess

CPR:

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation is easy to learn the life-saving technique. It is the only known first aid and life-saving skill applied to cardiac arrest victims. CPR is known to increase the chances of survival in the victim by 50%.

The number of persons enrolling for CPR classes is below the recommended range. Cardiac arrest cases are also on the rise, and the chances of having a trained person within the proximity are low. It is, therefore, necessary to have more CPR certified individuals.

The Use of AED:

Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) is an important device used to restore the heart rhythm to cardiac arrest victims. The performance of CPR alongside the AED is essential in the revival of cardiac arrest victims. It is trained long side CPR in various institutions. The equipment is easy to use and available in most public facilities throughout the United States.

Heimlich Maneuver:

The Heimlich maneuver is a first-aid technique that helps dislodge objects obstructing choking persons. Choking occurs more in children and infants than adults. The procedure differs pending on the age bracket of the victim. Interested persons can enroll for a first aid training course on various online first aid training platforms.

Controlling Bleeding:

When accidents occur, the victims are at risk of bleeding to death. First aid training offers skills on how to stop flowing to prevent excessive loss of blood. The first aid course is readily available on various online platforms.

Managing of Burns:

Burns are quite painful, and depending on the severity could lead to loss of life. The scars left behind as the wound heals can alter the life of the victim.

The first assistance offered to burn victims relieves pain. Providing the best first aid techniques prevents the burn from extending. Proper handling of an injury accelerates the healing process.

Fire is an essential item in the life of a human being. Electrical faults can also result in disasters. Everyone should have the capacity to attend to a burn.

Escaping Building on Fire:

Being trapped in a burning building is one of the scariest experiences. Various institutions and online platforms offer skills of how to exit such situations—techniques on how to carry out rescue operations in saving lives.

Saving Oneself from a Sinking Car:

Though less common cars sink in rivers, lakes, and ocean waters. Skilled persons are less likely to panic, which increases the chances of getting out and saving themselves.

First aid training courses offer skills and knowledge on how to exit the car and swim to safety. When such incidents occur, help might not arrive at the scene early enough. If the passengers are unable to escape, they are at a higher risk of death.

Insect and Snake Bites:

Snakes and some insects are poisonous, and when not adequately attended to, the victim could die. The ability to manage such events could save a life.

Others include getting off a speeding car, prevention and treatment hypothermia, and handling electric shock victims.

How to Apply For Life-Saving Skills Courses?

No Minimum Qualification Required:

Life-saving skills such as first aid and CPR are open for anyone to enroll. The courses have no minimum educational requirements. Age is not a barrier either as a person, so all ages are allowed to register.

The Courses Are Available Online:

Individual institutions offer online first aid training on specified life skills. You can easily enroll for a life-saving course from home with your laptop and the Internet.

The training offers both knowledge and demonstrations. Upon completion of the training, the participants undertake a test for their levels of competence through an online exam. Persons who pass the test get certified instantly. The certificate is readily available as it can be printed online or delivered the same day.

Life-saving training also offers an opportunity for certified persons to refresh their skills after two years. Over time, approved persons are likely to rust due to a lack of frequent application of the skills.

Why Should You Acquire Life-Saving Skills?

It Could Earn You Mileage in Your Career:

Some life skills such as CPR and First Aid Training are essential requirements in some careers. Having such skills will, therefore, open up more opportunities for you.

Owners of organizations are also more likely to recruit people with life-saving skills. A first aid training could make a difference between you and the next person in an interview. People with life-saving skills become assets to an organization. When a life-threatening emergency occurs within an organization, the rescuer becomes a hero, and it could boost your career growth.

They Are Easy to Learn:

Life-saving skills are straightforward and realistic techniques that can be acquired by people of different mental abilities. The procedures applied to make use of the rescuer’s body and other available resources to save oneself and others in case of life-threatening emergencies.

Offers Skills on How to Get Away From Could Be Disasters:

In life-saving training, the trainee learns how to get away from a life-threatening situation. In such occurrences, the individual is also able to save other persons in similar cases.

Prevents Suffering and Faster Healing:

Some life-saving techniques aim at relieving pain and alleviate suffering in the victims. Proper administration of the best first aid techniques lowers the level of damage, preventing making the wounds less extensive.

You Could Save a Life:

Life-saving techniques target at saving lives. A certified person can save their own lives and those of others when disasters occur.

Training on life-saving techniques offers the individual the confidence they require to handle specific emergencies and save lives. Untrained persons are often afraid of doing the wrong thing and attracting legal suits. In the event of health emergencies, people to standby and watch as lives are lost.

Boosts Self-Worth:

The ability to help another person boosts an individual’s self-worth. Saving a life leaves a feeling of satisfaction within the individual. The inability to help oneself and others out of a life-threatening emergency leave the victim in a hopeless state, which results in panic.

The Knowledge Acquired Is Invaluable:

Life-saving courses offer a lot of knowledge. The information taught is applicable in other areas of life. Such knowledge can improve an individual’s quality of life. The knowledge and skills are also easily transferable to the loved ones and others who might need them.

Offers Ability to Prevent Health Emergencies From Occurring:

Life-saving techniques training provides the individual with skills on how to prevent certain dangerous events from occurring. Preventive measures taught in such courses apply to the routine activities.

The Rescue Mission Is More Effective With Skilled Persons:

A team of trained persons can coordinate a rescue operation and achieve greater success. Skilled persons are less likely to waste time. They can quickly form groups and follow with the known procedures carrying out tasks without stepping on each other’s toes.

Life-saving training covers skills on team operations and the different roles of the team members in separate incidents. The ability of the teams to work together determines the amount of time taken to complete a mission.

Skilled persons can keep the audience calm and at a safe distance. Overcrowding can quickly slow down a rescue process in case of a disaster. However, people give way when people are confident in the rescuer’s ability to save the lives of those involved.

Early Diagnosis:

The training offers skills in early recognition of specific emergency conditions and how to act on them. Some situations are urgent, and the victims must be attended to as soon as possible to save lives. First aid training, for instance, offers skills in diagnosing snake bites victims, choking persons, and sudden cardiac arrest. Only through proper diagnosis of the victim’s condition can the victim be saved.

The training also offers skills to help the rescuer define if a victim can be saved or is already dead. In case of a disaster involving multiple victims, the rescuer can comfortably concentrate on victims whose lives are at a higher risk of death.

Summary:

Today, anyone can learn the basic Life-saving skills by joining the Online First Aid Training and Certification Courses. The procedure for registration is simple, and the course begins as soon after registration. The advantages of being a trainee on life-saving techniques are quite many. Skilled persons are quite confident, maintaining calm and calming down others in case of disasters. Certified persons are more likely to take the initiative to save a life when emergencies occur.

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Why First Aid/CPR Certification a Musts for Yoga Teachers?

Benefits of CPR/ First Aid for Yoga Teacher

CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) involves mainly chest compressions. CPR has been practiced for decades across the world the lives of many people. The process of performing quality CPR requires skills and hands-on experience. Alongside the chest compressions, cardiac arrest victims need rescue breathing and the administration of AED to revive the heart and regain normal breath.

Yoga teachers should possess skills for managing health emergencies that they are likely to encounter in their line of duty. Specific emergencies cases are critical, demanding quick first aid and a trip to the hospital. Such emergencies include incidents of sudden cardiac arrest, fainting, bleeding, fractures, injuries to the head and other body parts. 

Cardiac arrest victim requires immediate calls for emergency help and administration of CPR. As a yoga teacher, you can’t always count on someone else to be present every time such happens. For this reason, yoga teachers should possess CPR certification. The training covers the essential information relating to cardiac arrest. Trainees learn the causes and early signs of cardiac arrest. The knowledge is critical for yoga teachers in keeping their clients safe from such incidents. CPR certified yoga teacher can detect the first signs of cardiac arrest and take the necessary steps in managing the victim, preventing fatalities and cases of permanent brain damage.

In cardiac arrest, the victim’s heart stops beating, and they are unable to breathe normally. The episode might develop gradually or kick in instantly. Yoga teachers should be able to tell a victim that’s experiencing a heart attack for those of fainting. The CPR certification course offers skills in assessing signs of life. CPR applies to unresponsive and breathing persons. Yoga trainers who are always on sight should listen in to the victim to check if they are breathing and call emergency response with details of the event.

CPR training offers knowledge on the essential steps of responding to cardiac arrest to increase the chances of survival. The course covers how to give CPR to infants, adults and children. Victims of cardiac arrest are usually going low on oxygen because they are not getting, and their heart is not pumping blood. The risk of death is very high if the victim doesn’t receive the required assistance. The victim’s blood still has oxygen which can sustain them for a few minutes.

As the yoga teacher awaits emergency help, they should be performing chest compressions on the victim at a rate of 100-120 per minute. The chest compressions give the individual an artificial heartbeat that pumps blood throughout the victim’s body. The brain is one of the most critical organs in the body. With an unlimited supply of oxygen, the brain is likely to get permanently damaged, and the victim dies within minutes. The performance of CPR doubles the chances of survival of cardiac arrest victims.

Rescue breathing is also another emergency practice under CPR and First Aid training. Victims of cardiac arrest are in dire need of oxygen. Giving rescue breaths to an individual provides artificial ventilation increasing the oxygen supply in the blood. CPR certification training course provides participants with skills on how to perform both CPR and rescue breathing to save the lives of cardiac arrest.

The use of the AED device is another skill taught in CPR certification course. The exclusive performance of CPR alongside rescue breathing doesn’t revive cardiac arrest victims. The AED is an essential device for restoring the normal heart functions in cardiac arrest victims. The tool automatically detects the condition of the heart of the victim and delivers electric shocks where necessary.

Some victims fall in sudden cardiac arrest without showing any symptoms. The common signs of cardiac signs as covered within CPR course include shortness of breath/ gasping of air, palpitations, discomfort within the chest, stomach and shoulder, dizziness and unconsciousness. Yoga teachers need to be a wee of the signs and call for emergency response as soon as a client starts showing related symptoms.

Yoga activities may be too intense for some high-risk persons. For this reason, the teacher needs to get the medical history of clients. Client’s with heart problems should consult their doctor who should give guidance on the kind of activities safe for them. A CPR certified yoga teacher can know the limitation of actions such clients can engage in and prevent fatalities. Lack of such knowledge can lead to legal suits. Such can happen when a client with a history of heart conditions, among other illnesses gets sick of dies while practicing yoga.

First Aid Training for Yoga Teachers

First Aid training offers skills on the law of good Samaritan, which protects persons who inflict intentional injuries as they attempt to provide emergency help to victims. The knowledge is essential for yoga teachers as they are aware of their rights when taking care of medical emergencies involving their clients. The training also offers insight on the extent to which yoga teachers can go in providing help to clients who experience health-related emergencies.

First aid training is fundamental for yoga teachers as specific injuries are bound to happen at the practice. The first aid certification program offers skills and knowledge on the management of specific injuries such as how to control bleeding. Over bleeding can lead to fatalities related to excessive loss of blood. The ability to control the bleeding of a client, whether nose bleeding or otherwise can make the difference between life and death.

Sprains and muscle injuries are among the common injuries that occur during yoga. The treatment of such injuries might not require specialized treatment. First aid training offers both skills and knowledge on how to control and manage these injuries. Giving first aid to clients is one-way yoga teachers create confidence and credibility with clients.

The management of fractures can be challenging. First aid training offers knowledge and skills in the management of fractures and broken bones. Such incidents are possible while practicing yoga. The training provides expertise in the signs of fractures and broken bones. The ability of a yoga teacher to recognize the signs of broken bones and fractures helps them determine when to call for an ambulance. The movement of victims with broken bones should is not appropriate as it can lead to further injuries. However, without training, it would be difficult to recognize the signs of broken bones from sprains and muscle injuries.

The occurrence of emergencies demands for people to act promptly with the necessary assistance. However, uncoordinated aid can do more harm than good. CPR and First Aid Certification course train on the importance of working as teams in rescue operations. Participants learn the different roles of team members in various emergencies. The training helps participants learn how to lead teams in reversible roles. First aid situations require taking the initiative and acting fast to save lives, reduce suffering or pain and treatment.

Other skills offered in first aid training include how to handle burns, heat-related illnesses, animal and insect bites, poisoning and among others.

The skills and knowledge in first aid training provide the necessary confidence a yoga teacher needs to handle health emergencies effectively. Wrong management of specific health situations such as wounds can worsen wounds, for instance. As an instructor, the teacher is expected to remain calm and reassure clients who get injured. The CPR and first aid training offer the necessary techniques on how to stay contained at the face of crisis. CPR trained yoga teachers more confident when dealing with health emergencies as they are aware of what the victim is going through and how to manage efficiently. Though not compulsory, yoga teachers need to have CPR and First Aid Certification. Moreover, it is difficult to secure a good job without it.

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Tips to Stay Healthy During the Global Coronavirus Crisis?

 

The coronavirus pandemic has affected people’s psychological and physical health. However, humans can control both their psychological and mental health. As we all focus on staying free of the COVID-19 virus, it is not unusual for us to forgo the common healthy habit that relates to our daily schedules. Here are certain essential practices that will help us maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Why Security Guards Should be CPR Trained?

CPR and first aid training are quite advantageous for security guards. Being on fulltime surveillance, security guards can take control of emergencies by taking up the necessary initiative in saving lives. For this reason, most companies and organizations will prefer to have CPR and first aid trained security guards. Persons interested in security guard CPR classes can easily register for online CPR certification. There is a wide range of reasons as to why CPR and first aid training is necessary for the daily duties of a security guard.