*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 […]
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The Importance of Advance Directives in Medical Care
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 […]
Fundamental Differences Between Adult and Infant CPR
WakeMed Heart Center trained more than 500 members of the community in compression only CPR during the month of February. At these events, we were consistently asked to offer classes on infant in the community, and as a result are currently in the planning process to offer these classes. In the meantime, we thought it […]