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BLS vs. CPR: Knowing the Difference

Life-threatening emergencies can happen at any time, and it’s crucial to know how to respond quickly and effectively. If you’re not trained in emergency response, terms like “BLS” and “CPR” might sound confusing and even interchangeable. However, understanding the difference between these two life-saving certifications will help you be prepared and meet workplace requirements.

ACLS and PALS Certifications Explained

Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support training, also known as ACLS and PALS, are the advanced levels of training received for the assessment and care provided after initial basic life support. It is the training received by healthcare professionals like nurses, physicians, paramedics, anesthesiologists, and dentists.

Learning the Signs and Symptoms of a Stroke

When it comes to a stroke, time is of the essence. The longer a stroke is left untreated, the more brain damage it does, which can have fatal long-term effects. To increase the likelihood of survival and decrease potential complications, it is crucial to seek immediate medical attention. Let’s explore the causes, symptoms and necessary first aid steps required to prevent the fatalities.

Mental Health and Wellness in the Workplace

Mental health plays a major role in all of our lives at some point. By understanding mental health and wellness, we can help reduce stigma and discrimination toward others in the workplace. Courses designed to give participants the necessary skills that help them identify issues and guide people facing mental health issues in the workplace are becoming increasingly popular.

How to Get a Blended First Aid Course in Brampton

Have you heard of an AED before? If you haven’t, we’re sure you’ve seen one! AEDs are typically seen in medical shows (such as Grey’s Anatomy). But most importantly, AEDs can be found in public spaces. If you’ve ever been to an airport, government building or train station, you may have noticed an AED in a box attached to the wall.

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Have you heard of an AED before? If you haven’t, we’re sure you’ve seen one! AEDs are typically seen in medical shows (such as Grey’s Anatomy). But most importantly, AEDs can be found in public spaces. If you’ve ever been to an airport, government building or train station, you may have noticed an AED in a box attached to the wall.

What is an AED and When to Use it?

Have you heard of an AED before? If you haven’t, we’re sure you’ve seen one! AEDs are typically seen in medical shows (such as Grey’s Anatomy). But most importantly, AEDs can be found in public spaces. If you’ve ever been to an airport, government building or train station, you may have noticed an AED in a box attached to the wall.

3 Primary Objectives of First Aid

Four individuals are participating in a CPR training session. One person is practicing chest compressions on a CPR manikin, while others observe. An AED device is visible on the floor next to them.

Emergencies can strike anywhere and at any time. Your knowledge can help ensure a better result for an illness or accident victim. First Aid training includes CPR, one of the most important life-saving skills for someone suffering cardiac arrest, but it also provides you with the know-how to deal with choking, drowning, burns, and injuries.

First Aid for Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

A hand reaches up to test a ceiling-mounted smoke detector. The device emits a red light, indicating active status. The ceiling surface has a textured finish.

Breathing in carbon monoxide (CO) for an extended time can have fatal results because it is a poisonous gas. Carbon monoxide is the resulting gas from burning coal, gas, wood, and oil in a confined space. Installing a carbon monoxide alarm can help prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.

Placing 911 Emergency Calls From a Locked Cell Phone

A person holds an iPhone displaying the "slide to power off" screen with options for "Medical ID" and "Emergency Call." A laptop keyboard and notebook are blurred in the background.

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Unlocking a Cell Phone to Place a 911 Emergency Call
What to Do While Waiting for EMS to Arrive

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There are several things to remember when placing an emergency call to 911. Besides staying calm and giving the operator the most accurate information, remember that they also need a location to ensure they dispatch someone to the correct address, especially when calling them wirelessly. When emergency services get calls from a landline, they can easily trace the exact location, even if the caller doesn’t know it.

Therefore, give them as many landmarks as possible when you cannot provide an accurate address, including street and building names.

Nowadays, most 911 emergency calls are made from cell phones for indoor and outdoor emergencies. The reason is that the number of mobile users has grown exponentially, and most people don’t even have a landline anymore.

However, since most people lock the keypads of their cell phones, what happens if someone forgets the code to unlock the screen or doesn’t know it? How can you place a 911 emergency call from a locked cell phone?

What to Expect When Calling 911?

Understanding what to expect when calling 911 is crucial for effectively handling emergencies. In the following YouTube short, our instructor demystify the process, covering everything from what information to provide to how dispatchers handle your call. Whether you’re preparing for a crisis or seeking clarity on emergency protocols, this video offers valuable insights to ensure you’re ready to navigate critical situations with confidence. Watch now to learn more about the vital role of 911 and how to best communicate during emergencies.

Unlocking a Cell Phone to Place a 911 Emergency Call

Placing a 911 call without entering a code into a locked mobile is very easy. You can also teach your children to do it. Depending on the cell phone type, you can see the word “Emergency” on some part of the keypad or screen when looking at a locked phone. When a person presses the word “Emergency,” the mobile phone bypasses the protection offered by the password and reveals the number pad. The person making the emergency call can dial 9,1,1 by tapping on the numbers and pressing the green or dial button. Mobile technology has made it as fast and easy to place an emergency call from a cell phone as a landline.

Precautions to Remember

Unfortunately, 911 emergency services receive thousands of accidental calls daily, tying up their operators and preventing them from helping people in a real emergency. Therefore, when not using your phone, lock it to ensure you don’t dial the number by mistake. Additionally, teach your children never to call the number except when facing a real emergency like a fire, medical emergency, robbery, car accident, and other dangerous threats to a person or property.

Emergency Situations for Calling 911

Governments globally adopted emergency numbers like 911 for emergencies. Canada adopted it in 1972, with the first call made in 1974 from London, Ontario. An operator receiving a 911 call listens to the information provided and transfers the call to the relevant emergency services, waiting on the line until the connection takes place. The system’s design ensures all calls get answered and recorded. People can even call for free from a pay phone. Furthermore, a cell phone does not need a SIM card to place an emergency call to 911. Here are some of the emergencies that warrant a call to 911: Chest Pains – Indigestion and overindulging in your favorite meal can cause chest pains. Still, when combined with other symptoms, including dizziness, cold and clammy skin, and numb hands and fingers, you must immediately call 911. Serious Bleeding – A small cut on the finger does not warrant a 911 call, but a deep wound with profuse bleeding anywhere on the body means something serious has happened. Immediately call 911. Slurred speech and sudden severe headache – A sudden headache with slurred speech often spells something more serious than a gradual headache that develops through the day. Always call 911 in this type of situation

Potential head/neck/spine injury – Any accident or fall can cause problems in the future, especially if the person hits their head. It’s best to ensure everything is fine after an accident because things usually only start to hurt after a few hours. Don’t let an injury get out of hand; call 911 after a car accident, slip or fall. Unconsciousness – When someone near you is unconscious or semi-conscious, you need to take immediate action because they probably have reduced blood supply to the brain. Call 911 immediately. Difficulty breathing – Nobody can survive without oxygen. If you have someone near you with breathing difficulties, don’t hesitate to call 911 because they need immediate assistance. Don’t call for problems that don’t constitute an emergency– You cannot call 911 for help with filling in your income tax, for minor illnesses, when your power is out, or if your pet needs first aid. Only call for real emergencies to ensure only people with serious issues get help. Now that you know when to call 911 remember that there are some facts you need to provide when making the call. These include your name, address, and correct phone number to make it easy for emergency services to locate or contact you for further information. Furthermore, the operator will want to know how many people are injured or ill and the extent of their injuries or symptoms. The operator will immediately proceed to help you based on this information, and you need to follow any instruction given to you closely.

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What to Do While Waiting for EMS to Arrive

Once you have placed the 911 call, you need to remember the following as you wait for help to arrive:

Stay calm – The calmer you remain, the easier it is to carry out the instructions provided, and the calmer you can keep the injured or ill person. Keep them quiet by giving comfort, which often helps prevent a deterioration in their condition.

Make the space safe and accessible – Once emergency services arrive, you want to ensure they can enter the area. Therefore, unlock the doors and contain any pets to prevent them from barking or biting the responders. Pets love their owners and may think that the responders are trying to harm an injured or ill person.

Clear the way – Emergency services will want to work quickly and efficiently, so make sure to remove any items that may hamper their work. Try to get help from others for heavier items.

First Aid Training with Coast2Coast

Calling 911 can help save a life, but a first aid training course can also give you skills to help others in any emergency. Coast2Coast provides Canadian Red Cross first aid courses across the Greater Toronto Area and Eastern and Western Ontario cities.

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