CPR/AED/ First Aid Red Cross approved training

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training can make the difference between saving or losing a life. As a highly skilled nurse practitioner at Paradise Family Practice in Orange City, Florida, Cassie Harrison, NP, understands how important it is to learn and maintain these skills, especially when providing in-home care. To schedule an appointment with Cassie, call the office during normal business hours or request an appointment online today. 

Why is CPR training important?

While numerous organs and systems within the human body help keep people alive, the heart is at the top of that list. Your heart pumps oxygenated blood into your arteries, where it flows throughout your body to nourish your cells. 

When the heart stops beating, critical damage is done in just a matter of moments. Without intervention, most people will die within a short period of time. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a hands-on emergency intervention used when someone’s heart has stopped beating.

Manual chest compressions help the heart muscle continue moving blood through the body. Performed properly and within the right timeframe, CPR can help stabilize a person long enough for them to receive more in-depth emergency medical care. 

Individuals with CPR training can also perform rescue breathing, commonly called mouth-to-mouth, furthering the chance of survival by delivering oxygen to the lungs.   

What is involved in CPR training?

Cassie holds certification in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, a type of training that goes beyond basic CPR skills to encompass a range of other valuable techniques and abilities. These include the following:

• Identifying the signs of respiratory and cardiac arrest
• Using supplementary devices like a bag-mask to enhance CPR
• Properly managing an airway to improve oxygen delivery
• Managing acute coronary syndrome and stroke
• Knowing how to identify and manage conditions that occur alongside a heart attack
• Effective communication with others who can assist in providing CPR

By refining her skills in this critical lifesaving area of care, Cassie can intervene and potentially save the lives of individuals who experience a significant cardiac event while in her care. 

How does CPR training enhance in-home medical care?

When a cardiac event occurs in an emergency room or hospital setting, patients are in close proximity to a range of lifesaving equipment and technology, with specialists at the ready to perform advanced medical and surgical interventions. 

But not all cardiac problems happen in such a well-equipped location. Because Cassie offers concierge care in patient homes and other non-clinical locations, she feels strongly that having advanced CPR training is essential. 

When a serious heart health issue arises, saving a life comes down to minutes. Choosing a provider who is skilled in advanced resuscitation techniques can significantly improve your chance of survival. 

To learn more about Cassie’s skills and training, book your visit with Paradise Family Practice online or by phone today.