Tag: training
Preparedness On A Plane
Samuel L. Jackson taught us to be prepared for snakes on a plane, but what about breathing and First Aid emergencies? Travel expert Christopher Eliott blogged on this very topic […]
What’s Happening in New Columbia and Tamarack
Back in November, a house fire in North Portland spurred our chapter to prevent emergencies in the New Columbia and Tamarack neighborhood by delivering disaster preparedness information door-to-door and offering […]
A Guitar Concert & CPR???
So last night I went to an incredible guitar concert at Mississippi Studios! Performing were 13-year old guitar prodigy and YouTube sensation, Sungha Jung, and the Acoustic Ninja, Trace Bundy. […]
On Beer, Pregnant Women and CPR…
Q: What do you get when you combine 11 pregnant women and an Oregon brewery? A: An infant CPR class for new parents, of course! Sure, it’s not a great […]
Are 9-1-1 Operators Ready For Your Call?
Last week, the Today Show took on a very scary topic — whether 9-1-1 operators are ready to walk you through a medical emergency. The story focused on the tragic […]
“Continuing Push for Research” (or CPR)
Bad CPR pun? Probably. Cardiovascular disease is the most common cause of death in the United States. Along with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), using an automatic external defibrillator or AED is […]
Together We Prepare New Columbia and Tamarack
For our chapter, when disaster strikes in a neighborhood, is isn’t enough to offer prevention strategies through literature alone…we’ve decided to hit the streets and speak to residents one-by-one, ensuring […]
CPR Minus Mouth-To-Mouth
Word on the street is that you can do CPR without the mouth-to-mouth. You knew that, right? It’s called “compression-only” CPR and it’s a great way to start learning the […]
Really Basic First Aid
First aid is about stitches and splints and bandages, right? Think again. Sometimes first aid is just about lending an ear and holding a hand. This blogger may have been […]
Blowing The Whistle On A CPR Save
Over the weekend, Denny — a local soccer referee — suffered a heart attack immediately following a 12-minute run, conducted for a MISOA fitness test. [If you didn’t know, MISOA […]