Poisonous Holiday Plants

The specialty food store was lined from the parking lot to the front door with bushy red poinsettias, fragrant wreaths of cedar or pine, and bunches of mistletoe.  It was a veritable Christmas umbrage – a “green-carpet” leading into the store.  I was overjoyed!  The holidays and traditional foliage had arrived, including Christmas trees and holly garlands.  Children scampered past paying little heed to the greenery lining their pathway and hands never failed to reach out, slapping at the nearest plant as the corner was turned.  I began to wonder, where would that hand go next?  Inside a mouth, most likely, came the answer.  Then horror struck and I began to wonder how many of these holiday plants so thoughtfully placed along the ground, eye level with and certainly within every child’s reach, were poisonous. Christmas brings traditional plants associated with the holiday, not frequently seen during any other time of year.  Several of these plants can be dangerous if th

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Handling Holiday Stress

My dog needed his walk this afternoon so I grabbed the leash and headed toward the beach. Apparently, I wasn’t the only one enjoying the warmer temps outside. Several dog owners were out, strolling along the beach with smiles on their faces. One such person stopped me in passing and exasperated, uttered one sentence, “Enough! Enough! Thanksgiving just blends into Christmas…” (I’ve never met this woman before today). Interesting, she felt the need to express her consternation with a total stranger. Talk about being stressed out!

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Air Med One (continued)

Our rotor wash swept the asphalt road clean as we landed three hundred feet south of the wreck.  I grabbed our airway bag and Cindy, the resident MD, stumbled out of the aircraft after me, trauma bag in hand.  I looked back to check her progress out of the aircraft just as she stumbled and nearly fell.  This is going to be a long day, I thought.  The incident scene commander was a crusty, seasoned old guy chief of the volunteer fire department.  The “whop, whop” of the aircraft behind us beat time as I approached him.  He stood in the roadway with his clipboard in his hand.  “OK Chief!” how many patients do you have for us?” I asked. He looked visibly shaken and replied with, “Eighteen victims.” I glanced behind him to the scene spread out on the road: a van, the glint of metal in the sun and a yellow tarp covering what was the driver’s door of the truck.  Sobering at best!  “OK, let’s get started.”  I looked back for my partner and found her hunched ov

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Air Med One

“Air Med One you’re responding to an MVA incident, multiple victims, with Sheriffs rescue and Air Med Two for MCI in progress.”   I am on duty on Air Med One today with a new, green partner a second year Emergency Medicine resident who has seen very little of the “real world.”  A little short staffed, my new partner, Cindy, is pressed into service and is about to be baptized in a dose of reality.  Our pilot is a very experienced medevac veteran who knows exactly what we’re going into.  He shoots me a knowing look as our pagers alarm with the dispatched call.  Yes, I know, the thought hits me as I look back.  This is going to be rough. The county of San Diego has a sophisticated system of trauma management that was developed to give the best care available to traumatically injured patients.  The county is divided into catchment areas where patients in those regions are sent to designated hospitals for urgent treatment.  The trauma hospitals in those catchment areas

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Heart Attack Symptoms for Women

Heart disease is the number one killer of women. Though breast cancer has, through mass popular fund raising and health education programs, been in the forefront of public health awareness, heart disease in fact takes the lives of more women every year. The American Heart Association (AHA) is working at improving the public awareness of the threat heart disease poses to society and to women specifically. It is known that there is a strong genetic component to both breast cancer and heart disease. Unlike breast cancer however, there are several things that women with heart disease can do to reduce their chances of dying. A key first step in promoting women’s health and reducing morbidity is early recognition of heart attack symptoms for women and efficient treatment of acute symptoms. Complicating this effort is the fact that women do not have ‘classic’ signs and symptoms. SureFire CPR is an advocate for health and health education and supports this community outreach education e

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Pediatric Emergencies

Heavy drums beat rapidly in the background of my consciousness. The lone “dub” in a heartbeat’s “lub dub”…but faster. Dub, dub, dub, dub…

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Safe Summer Fun

Kids proliferate when the sun comes out! They can be seen everywhere this summer.

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I Almost Hit A Pedestrian Last Night

I almost hit a pedestrian last night.  Actually, it was nearly five pedestrians.  Every one of them was dressed in black, walking single file across the crosswalk.  Perhaps that was a sidewalk made of kryptonite because they all seemed to assume superhuman powers when facing oncoming traffic.   True story!  I saw the first guy only after he turned and gave me that smug “whateva” face you see on ignoramuses when the thought crosses, How dare you drive on his street, Dude?  I let up off the gas, after making the decision to take the “high road” by offering a polite pause to let him get safely across the street.  What I really wanted to do was knock some sense into him, literally.  But it was ten o’clock at night, suburban anywhere USA, and I was anxious to get home.  My foot settled back onto the gas pedal just as his buddies all raced across the road (single file) behind him.  Yup, there was that look on their faces too.  No place for me to go and I thought, this

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Southern California Beach Safety

Surf’s up! Summers here time to get outdoors and play!

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ACLS Renewal Orange County

Need a renewal class for your ACLS certification? Come visit us at SureFire CPR!

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Dehydration Symptoms and Summer Heat

The day is almost here and my heart won’t stop beating against my ribcage.  All week long we’ve looked forward to the Big Weekend.  The plan is to pack as much living into those forty-eight hours as possible.  I’m all in!  Since we enjoy some of the best weather in the world, “our people” know how to play outdoors!

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Bug Bite Basics

Nothing is worse than a bug bite. What is the best way to treat bug bites and stings? Bug bite first aid treatment is simple and can be learned in minutes. Related Posts: Basic First Aid for Children Fighting the Flu Bug! Summertime and Basic First Aid Chest Pain in Children The post Bug Bite Basics appeared first on SureFireCPR .

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Paintball Injuries and Basic First Aid

Paintball has developed into a sport that is popular worldwide. If basic safety guidelines are followed, safety can be maintained while in the pursuit of a great recreational activity. Related Posts: Children Basic First Aid The post Paintball Injuries and Basic First Aid appeared first on SureFireCPR .

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PALS Certification Corona

Need an AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification in Corona? We serve all of the Inland Empire. At our office or yours, call SureFire CPR!

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Summertime and Basic First Aid

Summertime is a great time for family vacations and long, hot days “playing” in the sun. It’s also a great time for sun-related injury. How do you enjoy the summer sun and handle those pesky sunburns when they happen? There’s an answer for keeping F-U-N in your summer. Related Posts: Basic First Aid for Children Basic First Aid for Children First Aid for Hair Salons (Part 2) Basic First Aid How to Get Your First Babysitting Job The post Summertime and Basic First Aid appeared first on SureFireCPR .

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CPR Certification Corona

We have a new office in Corona! Come get your CPR certification in Corona by our team of firefighters, paramedics, and EMTS at SureFire CPR.

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PALS Certification Orange County

PALS Certification in Orange County! Learn from the company that helps train the staff at CHOC Hospital! SureFire CPR.

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ACLS Certification Corona

Corona ACLS Classes are filling up fast! Learn how to save someone in cardiac arrest with ACLS!

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CPR Research Statistics, CPR Facts from SureFire CPR #infographic

So, you think you know CPR because you attended a training session as part of an employee induction program five or ten years ago. According to new CPR research statistics released today by SureFire CPR, what little you may remember of that session is now probably out of date. Not only are CPR guidelines updated [...] Related Posts: Statistics About Cardiovascular Health The post CPR Research Statistics, CPR Facts from SureFire CPR #infographic appeared first on SureFireCPR .

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What is NRP Certification?

Would you know what to do if a blue newborn baby was handed to you? If you took a NRP certification class you would. What is NRP certification? Who needs it? Where can you get it?

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NRP Certification

Neonatal Resuscitation Program training teaches doctors, nurses and respiratory therapists how to save infant lives!

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BLS Certification

BLS Certification classes are the highest level of CPR training on the market. Learn how to save the lives of your friends and family at SureFire CPR

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CPR Certification Orange County

Do you need to get a CPR certification in Orange County? If so, learn at one of our 2 locations at SureFire CPR.

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Secrets to getting your first babysitting job

One of the best summer jobs for kids is babysitting. Learn how to get a job with these simple steps!

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PALS Certification

Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification Classes help save the lives of kids! Learn how today!

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ACLS Certification Orange County

Are you looking for an ACLS class in Orange County? If so, check us out at SureFire CPR!

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CPR Certification

CPR Certification Classes. Learn from the best at SureFire CPR!

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BLS Certification: Why Keep it Up?

The Importance of BLS Certification If you’re a new or seasoned healthcare professional you will still need to obtain BLS certification and renew it every two years. BLS training is a requirement for all medical professionals and medical professional assistants in the healthcare field. s NRP Certification The post BLS Certification: Why Keep it Up? appeared first on SureFireCPR .

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The Importance of BLS Certification

Why keep up your Basic Life Support Certification? BLS is the foundation of solid patient care. Read on for some important updates!

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Ever Get Confused About The Best CPR Class To Take?

There are many different classes that have CPR incorporated into them. BLS, NRP, ACLS, and more. Ever wonder the difference?

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How to Get Your First Babysitting Job

Summer is upon us. The warm weather and sunshine have finally taken over from the dull clouds and dark sky of winter. Ahead of us we have long hot summer days filled with ocean breezes, swimming in the pool and sweet, sticky ice cream cones. We have days at the beach and nights running outside [...] Related Posts: Empowering Teens to Use CPR Effectively CPR Training for Teens Babysitters and CPR The Life Guard Summer Pool Safety 5 Things to Keep Your Kids Safe The post How to Get Your First Babysitting Job appeared first on SureFireCPR .

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Different Types of CPR Certifications and Classes

CPR training no longer simply includes just the basics. There are many different types of training for medical professionals. Related Posts: ACLS Certification Advance Cardiac Life Support Training in the Medical Field ACLS Certification Corona ACLS Certification Orange County BLS Certification The post Different Types of CPR Certifications and Classes appeared first on SureFireCPR .

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ACLS Certification

ACLS Certification Courses near you! Register today.

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Onsite PALS Courses at Your Work

Onsite PALS Courses are a great way to learn how to save pediatric patients! Learn lifesaving skills from our team of paramedics in the comfort of your own office. Call for an Onsite PALS Course today! Related Posts: PALS Certification PALS Certification Orange County PALS Classes Orange County PALS Courses; Quickly Respond to Pediatric Emergencies PALS Training for Nursing Students The post Onsite PALS Courses at Your Work appeared first on SureFireCPR .

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Onsite PALS Courses Make Life Easier

Want to make life easier? Try an Onsite PALS Course at your office, clinic, or hospital! Here are some tips to helping save more kids lives.

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How to Choose the Best ACLS Class

Do you need to take an ACLS class? How do you choose from the options available? Here are some things to look for to make sure that you get the most out of your Advanced Cardiac Life Support experience!

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How To Land Your Dream Nursing Job – 5 Easy Steps

With nursing jobs becoming harder and harder to get, what is the best way to separate yourself from the competition? How can you land your dream nursing job with so many others standing in the same line? Read our CPR blog to find out! Related Posts: PALS Training for Nursing Students NRP Classes in Orange County Hospital and Nursing Student CPR and ACLS Discounts The Importance of First Aid Training for Electric Power… The Lifeguard 5 Easy Steps appeared first on SureFireCPR .

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How to Land Your Dream Nursing Job - 5 Tips to Get Hired

What is the secret to getting hired as a nurse? Be treating patients in no time with these 5 tips!

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ACLS Classes in Orange County

Looking for ACLS Classes in Orange County? Check it out here and learn from professional firefighters!

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How to Choose the Best ACLS Class

ACLS Certification in Orange County

Medical personnel have a weighty responsibility. They provide life-saving medical treatment to patients in a clinic or hospital setting, and the way they approach emergency situations can be the difference between life and death.  How do you choose the Best ACLS Class?

If you're a physician or oversee a health clinic, you likely recognize the importance of an ACLS certification. Advanced cardiac life support training can provide staff with the tools and expertise to assist in the event of cardiac arrest. As a matter of fact, certification might be a criterion for employment. But what if your staff obtained certification years ago?

Some staff members may feel that they only need one training class. And while they may remember the education received, it's beneficial for health care workers to repeat training every two to three years. This keeps their skills sharp, wherein they have the confidence to act in an emergency.
Encourage your staff to renew their ACLS certification if their certification is older than two years. One-day courses are available on site, as well as group classes at a private home or your office.