Disaster Survival Skills

08/25/2024

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04/30/2024

These 3 things will allow you to manage and respond to the chaos that a large disaster such as an earthquake would create.

Check out: School Earthquake Preparedness Guide and Checklist
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09/15/2023

🚫Why You Should NEVER Give Food or Drink to a Person in Shock

Risks of Food/Drink:

1. Choking hazard: compromised airways or decreased consciousness can cause choking.
2. Aspiration risk: food or liquid might be inhaled into lungs, risking serious conditions.
3. Digestive slowdown: The body's response to shock means less blood for digestion, complicating matters.
4. Medical interference: Some interventions/assessments can be affected by ingestion.

🚑 What to do?

📞 Call for emergency help.
🛏️ Lay the person down, elevate their feet if possible.
🌡️ Keep them warm.
🚫 Do NOT offer food or drink.

Read more and watch our snippet from the Free Online CPR training

Safety within the school environment is a top priority. Every educator hopes they never face an emergency, but the reality is that these situations can and do happen. One such event is when someone goes into shock. There’s a commonly mistaken belief that giving someone in shock food or drink can h...

08/31/2023

Why Triage should NOT be performed during Search and Rescue operations in our schools. Understanding this distinction can save valuable time—and lives—in emergency situations.

👉 The conditions during a Search and Rescue operation—be it in the event of a fire, earthquake, or other emergencies—are not conducive to the nuanced process of Triage. Factors like poor lighting, noisy environments, and unstable structures make accurate assessments extremely difficult.

👉 Instead, focus on the immediate "LifeSavers" steps—controlling severe bleeding, ensuring open airways, and managing shock. Once these preliminary steps are taken, victims can then be moved to a more controlled Triage area for further evaluation.

👉 Time is always of the essence, so specialized teams should focus on particular tasks. This strategy prevents the entire emergency response from rushing into the disaster area, making the operation more efficient.

Read more on our latest post: https://disastersurvivalskills.com/blogs/preparedness/why-triage-should-not-be-performed-during-search-and-rescue-operations

📚 Want to be better prepared? We offer Disaster Response Training for Schools, designed to give you the knowledge and skills to act decisively in a crisis. Check it out here 👉 Disaster Response Training for Schools. https://disastersurvivalskills.com/products/disaster-response-schools

🔍 Also, don't miss out on our School Disaster Survival Calculator. It’s a comprehensive, 9-page disaster preparedness guide that helps you plan, organize your team, and create a fool-proof supply plan. Download it by entering your details here 👉 https://disastersurvivalcalculator.com/school/.

Your preparation today could save lives tomorrow. Let’s make the safety of our schools a priority!

In the world of emergency response, knowledge is not just power—it's a lifesaver. The decisions you make in the initial moments of a disaster could mean the difference between life and death for students and staff. That's why understanding the role and timing of Triage in your disaster response st...

05/15/2023

🚒 In emergencies, knowing what to do can make all the difference. This is why Captain Wayne Bennett, a retired firefighter and American Heart Association Instructor, has made it his mission to provide free, accessible CPR and First Aid training to all 🏥💖.

🌐 Through our online platform, you can learn these essential life-saving skills at your own pace, from the comfort of your home. By signing up, you join Captain Bennett's mission to increase the number of people who can effectively respond in emergencies, and you could potentially save lives 💪🚀.

🔎 Discover more about Captain Bennett's inspiring journey and mission in our latest blog post: https://www.onlinecprskills.com/captain-wayne-bennetts-mission-to-make-cpr-and-first-aid-training-accessible-to-all/

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02/08/2023

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Being able to care for fellow employees and children under your care and of course at home with your families. Why not learn some of the same life-saving skills as first responders, so you could make an immediate difference in someone’s life.

01/16/2023

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01/12/2023

When it comes to the safety of your athletes, coaches are at the front lines.

In the event of an emergency like Sudden Cardiac Arrest, it’s important that you are prepared to respond with the skills to make a difference.

Although SCA can happen to anyone at any time, athletes are at a higher risk for SCA due to the intense physical activity they participate in.

01/09/2023

Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is a condition in which the heart suddenly stops beating. It usually happens without warning and is often fatal. Here's 5 Things Athletic Coaches Should Know About CPR and Sudden Cardiac Arrest

Athletic Coaches are on the frontlines of safety when it comes to their athletes. It is important to know the basics of administering CPR in case of an emergency situation like sudden cardiac arrest. In this article, we will explore 5 things all coaches should know about CPR and how they can help sa...

09/15/2021

The study also shows that CPR with rescue breathing is the only type of CPR for infants that results in good neurological outcomes.

A new study coming out of the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia was recently published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology supports the use of rescue breathing for children and infants in cardiac arrest. With recent public health efforts to encourage the public to perform CPR by...

05/26/2021

CPR in Movies - Key point in delivering a successful CRP
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05/24/2021

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