MedEd Redding - American Heart Association BLS CPR First Aid

Another fun class with new & repeat students. Building a nation of life savers ♥️

With so many people drowning already in 2026 at Shasta Lake & almost at Whiskeytown Lake thought we should review WATER safety. I understand we all think we are safe and tak2026e for granted. Please reveiw & NEVER ATTEMPT TO RESCUE A VICTIM WITHOUT A LIFE JACKET! I know this is long but worth it!! Also renew or take CPR!

The American Heart Association (AHA) advises that wearing properly fitted, U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets could prevent half of all boating deaths. In drowning rescues, the AHA stresses that rescuers should prioritize personal safety, utilize flotation aids to reach the victim, and deliver immediate CPR with rescue breaths upon safe removal from the water.Life Jacket

RecommendationsPrevention First: The AHA ⁠Staying Safe in the Water Infographic details that wearing personal flotation devices (PFDs) is a key layer of defense to prevent drowning.Boating: Everyone, regardless of swimming ability, should wear a properly fitted life jacket when on any motorized or non-motorized watercraft.

Model Behavior: Adults should wear life jackets while boating to model safe behavior and facilitate their own ability to assist a child in an emergency.

Swimming: Young children and non-swimmers should wear life jackets whenever they are near water.

Approved Gear: The AHA advises using only Coast Guard-approved life jackets. Do not rely on inflatable armbands ("floaties"), as they can easily slip off or deflate.

Guidelines for Water RescueSafe Approach: When attempting a rescue, get to the victim as quickly and safely as possible. The AHA ⁠Drowning Response CPR Guidebook notes that rescuers should preferably use a conveyance (boat, surfboard, or flotation device) and must never place themselves in mortal danger.Use Flotation Aids: If entering the water, use a LIFE Jacket, flotation device as a physical barrier between the rescuer and a panicked victim to prevent the rescuer from being pulled under.

In-Water Breathing: For specifically trained water rescue personnel, in-water breathing may be initiated if it can be done safely and does not delay removing the victim from the water.Resuscitation After Rescue.

Rescue Breaths are Vital: Because drowning cardiac arrest is caused by oxygen deprivation (hypoxia), the AHA explicitly recommends CPR that includes rescue breaths.Compression/Ventilation Ratio: Start with effective ventilations (rescue breaths) and continue with cycles of chest compressions and breaths.If Untrained: If a lay bystander is untrained or unwilling to provide rescue breaths, the AHA advises providing continuous chest compressions only until professional help arrives.For detailed information on the emergency protocols, read the official ⁠American Heart Association Water Safety Statement and the Highlights of the AHA 2024 Guidelines Focused Update on Resuscitation Following Drowning.

RESEARCH ARTICLE: Interplay of Age and S*x With Clinic and Ambulatory Blood Pressure and Mortality

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AHA Eduation Committee Nation of Lifesavers 2026:
The AHA aims to turn “a nation of bystanders into lifesavers” and double the survival rate from sudden cardiac arrest by 2030 through a combination of in-person training and other resources

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Heart attack can happen to anybody. Don't deny symptoms and if you have a family history get a cardiologist and see regularly we are blessed with strong northstate cardiologist like Dr. Khan, Chandramouli and Coronado 🩷

On stage with her dance studio team, Noelle felt a little off. Her balance was wonky. She felt disassociated with her body. She focused on getting the next move right.

The choreography called for the dancers to drop to the stage and lie down. When the other dancers got up, Noelle didn't. The audience assumed it was part of the dance, until a dancer cried out: "Stop the music!"
Noelle’s heart had stopped. She was in cardiac arrest at age 17.

One audience member started performing CPR while another ran to get the automated external defibrillator. It took two shocks from the AED to get her heart beating.

At the hospital, tests revealed Noelle has long QT syndrome, a rare disorder of the heart's electrical system that can cause an irregular heartbeat, along with life-threatening complications like sudden cardiac arrest. She’d had it since birth.

Noelle got an implantable cardioverter defibrillator, or ICD, to monitor her heart and correct irregular rhythms. She also started taking medication to help control her heartbeat. Her doctor worked with her to find a safe game plan to keep dancing.

"I knew I wanted dance to be in my life forever and I didn't want this to get in the way," she said.

Noelle worked her way back slowly, and was able to join her team for the last performance of her senior year.

Now she’s a full-time performer and teacher, currently in Japan, introducing kids to dance and hoping she inspires and empowers them to develop their own relationship with dance.

"Dance helped me keep going through the hardest time in my life," Noelle said. "It's a dream to be able to share it with others."

Sanchez sisters are awesome! They know CPR ♥️

First aid for the Lake Redding Regatta 2025. A few scrapes and one cut in two days 👍 thankful to our volunteer team who was awesome of course! 🚨