CPR Services by Amanda Bandy

11/19/2025

Ischemic strokes are the most common type of stroke, accounting for about 87% of all strokes. They occur when a blood vessel supplying blood to the brain is obstructed, often by a blood clot. This lack of blood flow (ischemia) leads to the death of brain cells and brain damage.

There are two main types of ischemic strokes: thrombotic and embolic.

- Thrombotic strokes are caused by a thrombus (blood clot) that develops in the arteries supplying blood to the brain. This often happens in arteries that are already narrow due to atherosclerosis.

- Embolic strokes are caused by an embolus (usually a blood clot or a piece of atherosclerotic plaque) that travels from elsewhere in the body through the bloodstream to the brain.

The symptoms of an ischemic stroke can vary depending on the area of the brain that is affected, but they often include sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body, confusion, trouble speaking or understanding speech, difficulty seeing in one or both eyes, trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination, or severe headache with no known cause.

Treatment for ischemic strokes often involves medications to break down clots and prevent others from forming, and in some cases, a procedure may be needed to remove or break up a clot.

11/17/2025

Who needs a ACLS class or a PALS class ? Please specify which. Plan on having one in December

11/11/2025

11/03/2025

CPR class 11/20/2025 @ 5:30 pm. If you need in this class let me know

10/23/2025

A deeper breakdown of the 2025 CPR updates

The emphasis is on high-quality CPR, effective team dynamics, and comprehensive post-arrest care.

Key Takeaways

1. Infant BLS: A Significant Practical Change

· Update: The two-finger technique is officially no longer recommended.

· New Standard: Use the heel of one hand or the two-thumb–encircling hands technique.

· Why it Matters: This simplifies training and aligns with evidence showing that the heel-of-one-hand technique can produce better compression depth and is less fatiguing for the rescuer than the two-finger method.

2. Adult BLS: Clarifications and Reaffirmations

· Airway Management: Clear guidance that even with suspected trauma, the head tilt–chin lift takes precedence if the jaw thrust fails. The priority is a patent airway.

· Choking Care: Standardizing the sequence to 5 back blows followed by 5 abdominal thrusts (or chest thrusts for special populations) provides a simple, repeatable algorithm.

· Mechanical CPR: The recommendation against routine use reinforces that manual CPR is the gold standard, but acknowledges the value of devices in specific, challenging situations (e.g., prolonged CPR, in a moving ambulance, in a confined space).

3. Adult ALS: Streamlining and Strengthening the Process

· Drug Access: The "IV first, then IO" guidance is a practical, step-wise approach to avoid delays.

· Adrenaline Timing: The distinction between shockable and non-shockable rhythms is crucial. For non-shockable rhythms (PEA/Asystole), where outcomes are generally poorer, giving epinephrine early is emphasized as a key intervention.

· Team Focus: The explicit call for safety huddles, clear roles, and structured debriefs. Recognizes that resuscitation is a team sport, and system-level improvements significantly impact outcomes.

4. Post–Cardiac Arrest Care: A Focus on the Details

· Hemodynamics: A clear MAP goal of ≥65 mmHg provides a concrete target.

· Temperature Control: The range is broader (32°C - 37.5°C), moving away from strict, universal hypothermia to a more personalized approach of targeted temperature management.

· Gas Management: The guidelines stress avoiding extremes—no hyperoxia, no hypo-/hypercapnia. This "normoxia" and "normocapnia" approach is key to protecting the vulnerable post-arrest brain.

· Diagnostics: Encouraging broader use of imaging (CT head to pelvis) and point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) helps identify the cause of the arrest and any complications from CPR.

09/14/2025

I see all theses fears and hear people's concerns a lot. I will say proper CPR traing can calm these fears.

Common fears in performing CPR include fear of harming the patient, uncertainty of skills, fear of lawsuits, fear of disease transmission, and concerns about the safety of the scene. Bystanders are also sometimes hesitant due to the scene being potentially unsafe, the person already being deceased, fear of breaking the person's ribs, or fears of causing further harm to the victim. These fears are often mitigated by proper training and the understanding of Good Samaritan laws which protect people providing aid in good faith.
Let me help you overcome these fears!! I have free hands only CPR class and Stop the Bleed classes. CPR CERTIFICATION classes for 55.00 a person these can include 1st aid as well as AED training .
Need it for Healthcare, daycare, industry or babysitting. Let me meet and exceed your needs.
Hit me up and I will be happy to help.❤️

09/09/2025

Just a reminder CPR at 5:30 tonight.

09/04/2025

I need to put on a CPR &1st aid class this next week for someone. Hoping to have atleast a class of 4. Is anyone interested $55.00 a person for a 2 year certification. Covers Adult, child, infant CPR AED and 1st aid. Hit me up.

08/03/2025

Think muscle memory and instinct!¡!
Hands-on CPR training is crucial because it equips individuals with the knowledge and skills to respond effectively to cardiac arrest, potentially saving lives. It provides practical experience with techniques like chest compressions, which are vital for circulating blood when the heart stops, and increases confidence in handling emergency situations. If you have ever taken a CPR class with me then you know how much I stress the importance of that muscle memory. A online class will not give you what you need to truly be affective in saving a life.

07/17/2025

🫀 It’s National CPR Day! 🫀
July 17, 2025 – A beat can save a life.

When a heart stops, every second matters.
Performing hands-only CPR within 4 to 7 minutes can keep oxygen flowing and double — even triple — the chances of survival.

But here’s the truth:Out of 10 cardiac arrest cases, only 1 person is likely to survive —
Why?
⚠️ Lack of trained bystanders
⚠️ Delayed emergency response
⚠️ Weak or limited medical systems, especially in developing countries like the Philippines.

That’s why YOU matter.
You don’t need to be a professional to save a life.
✔️ You can do Hands-Only CPR — just chest compressions.
✔️ The ideal rhythm? About 100–120 compressions per minute (like the beat of a catchy song).
✔️ Broken ribs? It can happen — and it means you’re pushing hard enough to help.

💡 CPR has been around since the 1960s — but too many still don’t know it.

So today, we ask:
Do you know CPR?
If not, it’s time to learn.

Be aware. Be prepared. Be the rhythm that saves a life.

07/14/2025

July 24th @ 5pm will be CPR and 1st aid. I have a few spots left if anyone need a certification or a recertification

07/13/2025

Let all go to wister and help out a amazing family and a amazing dedicated fireman who has lost everything in a fire lastnight. If you would like to donate for the silent auction that would be appreciated as well. Hit me up for Questions or contact Andy and Amanda Ford....