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CPR Myths Debunked: Dispelling Common Misconceptions about CPR
Dive into our blog post where we dispel common CPR Myths, addressing concerns that might hinder quick and effective response during...
kelly young
Jan 25, 20242 min read


Celebrating National Blood Donor Month: The Lifesaving Gift of Giving
January marks a special time dedicated to recognizing the heroes among us-blood donors. National Blood Donor Month is a moment to...
kelly young
Jan 18, 20242 min read


Ensuring a Safe and Merry Holiday Season: A Guide to Christmas Tree Safety
As the festive season begins, many households embrace the tradition of decorating Christmas trees. While the twinkling lights and...
kelly young
Dec 14, 20231 min read


Celebrating National Respiratory Therapy Care Week: A Breath of Fresh Air
National Respiratory Therapy Care Week is an essential occasion that honors the dedicated professionals who work tirelessly to improve...
kelly young
Oct 23, 20232 min read


Saluting Or Hero’s: Veteran’s Day from the Perspective of a CPR Instructor
As a CPR instructor, my role involves teaching life-saving skills to individuals from all walks of life. On this Veterans Day, I want to...
kelly young
Oct 23, 20232 min read


Happy Nurses Week!
Being a nurse is often a thankless job, and we're not in it for the thanks or recognition, we do it because we love it. However, when...
kelly young
May 12, 20231 min read


June 1- National Heimlich Maneuver Day
Each year on June 1st, National Heimlich Maneuver Day recognizes a life-saving technique. The Heimlich Maneuver uses abdominal thrusts to...
kelly young
Jun 2, 20222 min read


LifeVac- Plan B for Choking
I'm not sure there is anything more terrifying than watching your child choke. The seconds seem like hours as you are racing to dislodge the obstruction. What if the choking maneuver that you learned in CPR class isn't working? What if EMS is still 7 minutes away? While there is nothing more effective for choking than abdominal thrusts for adults and children and black slaps with chest thrusts for infants, there is now a back-up plan called the LifeVac. The LifeVac is a no
kelly young
May 23, 20222 min read


CPR & Pool Safety: It's Not Just For Lifeguards
Summer season is the fun season, but for those of us who spend our lives training others in First Aid and CPR (cardiopulmonary...
kelly young
Apr 22, 20223 min read


Ah, ah, ah, ah, stayin' alive, stayin' alive...
Did you that there are tons of songs to help you keep the beat during chest compressions? Check these out!
kelly young
Mar 7, 20221 min read


Is a Glass of Wine a Day Healthy for Your Heart? A New Study says "No"
As today is "National Drink Wine Day", I thought it would be great opportunity to post some fun details about how wine is heart healthy...
kelly young
Feb 18, 20221 min read


4 New Years Resolutions to Keep your Family Safe
The time has come to start making a list of our New Year's resolutions. If you're anything like me, you probable have the same 2 or 3...
kelly young
Dec 29, 20212 min read


Stuck in the airport during the holidays? Learn CPR!
BWI (Baltimore Washington International Airport) was one of the first airports in the nation to receive a CPR Kiosk. The kiosk is...
kelly young
Dec 22, 20211 min read


Intermittent Fasting: Good for the Heart
According to a new study, intermittent fasting may protect the heart by controlling inflammation. Intermittent fasting involves...
kelly young
Nov 29, 20211 min read


Bailey's Story
I was contacted a few weeks ago by a woman named Patrice Bullock. Patrice explained to me that her son Bailey Bullock passed away of a...
kelly young
Nov 22, 20211 min read


Why do I need to learn CPR? Can't I just call an ambulance?
The most famous phone number in the US... 911. We were taught to memorize the number when we were younger and we teach our kids the same....
kelly young
Nov 12, 20211 min read


Did you know that you can now TEXT 911!?
Marylanders can now text 911 in case of an emergency. This capability will improve the emergency service for those with hearing and...
kelly young
Nov 8, 20212 min read


Thank You to our First Responders!
Oct. 28, is National First Responder Day! Live and Learn CPR is yelling loud and proud that we support our first responders! First...
kelly young
Oct 25, 20212 min read


Help! My Child's Choking!
Nothing is more terrifying than when your child can't breath! With Halloween upon us, and kids shoving candy in their mouths, I think...
kelly young
Oct 25, 20212 min read


Happy Respiratory Therapy Week 2021!
Let me start by saying Happy Respiratory Therapy Week to all of my fellow RTs! You are some of the smartest and hardest working people...
kelly young
Oct 25, 20213 min read
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