Annually, approximately 350,000 adults in the United States experience an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. In many instances, these events end in loss of life. Cardiac arrest happens when a person’s heart suddenly stops pumping as a result of an arrhythmia. When this takes place, blood stops flowing to the brain and other bodily organs, and the […]
Back to work from Thanksgiving break and eager to get her students focused and on track before winter break — Tanya Blue was in her second-grade classroom at a private school in Knightdale administering a spelling test. Then, the unexpected happened. “It was December 1, 2023. I remember standing in front of the classroom, and […]
Some days, parenting can feel like an uncharted path full of wonder and worry. And, while parenthood doesn’t come with a fail-proof handbook, there’s a lot families can do to prevent life-threatening situations and prepare for real emergencies. We asked Graham Snyder, MD, emergency medicine physician and medical director of WakeMed Medical Simulation Center, to […]
There are fundamental differences between when adults, infants or children who need CPR. Adults usually have a cardiac arrest because of a heart attack. If a child requires CPR, it is more likely a result of a respiratory issue that then leads to a cardiac arrest. For an adult suffering cardiac arrest, the best and […]
*The following information was obtained from the Red Cross. Although you hope you’ll never use cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for a child or infant, it’s important to know the steps so that you can help in the event of a cardiac or breathing emergency. Learn to save a life with hands only CPR. Before Giving Child […]
Nobody wants to think about it, but death is something that we must all, one day, face. Our own Dr. Kristine Scruggs, recently wrote a poignant article that deals with death, dying, and how having a plan in place can help you take control of your health or the health of loved ones in the […]
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