Tampa is a popular city in Florida known for its stunning beaches, parks, and many outdoor activities that attract local visitors and tourists. While the city offers a wide range of recreation opportunities, it’s crucial to prioritize safety when enjoying them. Annually, around 356,000 people experience SCA outside the hospitals in the US. Knowing this…
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It is human nature for everyone to want to help a person in need.. When it comes to lifesaving care, the stakes are higher for both the person receiving help and those extending their help. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a medical technique that saves hundreds of lives every day. Keeping a person suffering a sudden…
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Drowning is one of the leading causes of death among children in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more kids between the ages of 1-4 die from drowning than any other life-threatening situation. Adults are no exception. The data shows over 4,000 fatal unintentional drownings in the United States…
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When a person’s heart has stopped beating, cardiopulmonary resuscitation is a technique that can restore its normal function and prevent permanent damage. If done immediately, the survival rate of less than 12% for OHCA cases can be doubled or tripled. However, the problem arises when a community is not skilled or trained in CPR. That’s…
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While older people are known for their wisdom and experience, it is also inevitable that they may face challenges where CPR knowledge would be applied. As Tampa’s population ages gracefully, with over 13% of its population 65 years old and above, it is more crucial than ever to make sure that our older population is…
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In 2021, 50,027 people died from heart disease in Florida. Similar numbers have been documented by the AHA as well, as shown in this fact sheet from 2017 when a total of 22.8% of deaths were heart-related. An untreated cardiovascular disease of any kind can have dire consequences for the victim and, in many cases,…
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Did you know that every year sudden cardiac arrest claims the most lives in the U.S.? Would you be surprised that the number of deaths due to SCA (sudden cardiac arrest) is comparable to the number of deaths should two jet planes crash daily and kill everyone on board?! A life-threatening emergency, cardiac arrest can…
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Florida is one of the most senior-friendly states in the US, with a senior population of over 5.2 million people. So, many people need to live in assisted living facilities. There are many top assisted living communities in the Tampa area, so seniors can easily find the right community for them. In-home care and adult…
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Automated External Defibrillators are lightweight medical devices that are portable and can be used anywhere. This device delivers electric shocks to shock the heart’s irregular (arrhythmia) or extremely high heart rate (ventricular tachycardia) back to a normal steady rhythm. These heart irregularities usually result from a sudden cardiac arrest and, as such, require the use…
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Not to be confused with a heart attack, suffering a cardiac arrest is perilous on its own, but not doing something about it is even worse. When it comes to sudden cardiac arrests (SCAs), the only approach that’s proven to save lives is using an AED, short for an automated external defibrillator. By using defibrillators,…
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