Heart Alive Medical & Training

02/28/2026

CPR saves life

02/28/2026

First Spanish class at Heart Alive Medical & Training .Language shouldn't be a barrier to saving lives.

02/27/2026

Why is FIT Testing Important?
Fit testing is important because it ensures that a respirator, such as an N95 mask, forms a proper seal on an individual’s face. A correct seal is essential for the respirator to effectively filter airborne particles and prevent the inhalation of harmful pathogens or contaminants. Without proper fit, air can leak around the edges of the mask, significantly reducing its protective ability.
Fit testing also helps protect healthcare workers and others in high-risk environments by reducing exposure to airborne diseases, such as tuberculosis, COVID-19, or other respiratory infections. By confirming that the respirator fits the wearer’s facial structure, fit testing supports compliance with infection control standards and occupational safety regulations, such as OSHA requirements.
In addition, fit testing promotes user confidence and proper respirator use. During the process, individuals learn how to correctly don, adjust, and check the seal of their respirator each time it is worn. This not only enhances personal safety but also helps maintain a safer environment for patients, coworkers, and the community.

02/27/2026

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Join us at Heart Alive Medical and Training to become CPR certified🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

02/26/2026

No stress class. You go through enough stress already at work place. NRP by AAP taught by experienced nurse practitioner/ midwife. Do all your class with us . We are at 770 E233rd Bronx NY 10466.

02/25/2026

ROSC (Return of Spontaneous Circulation) refers to the restoration of a sustained, perfusing cardiac rhythm after cardiac arrest. It is identified by the return of a palpable pulse and measurable blood pressure, indicating that the heart has resumed effective pumping and organ perfusion has restarted.
Clinically, ROSC is characterized by signs of improved circulation such as better skin color, capillary refill, and the presence of spontaneous or assisted breathing. A sudden increase in end-tidal CO₂ (ETCO₂), often rising to 35–40 mmHg or higher, is one of the earliest and most reliable indicators that ROSC has occurred. The cardiac rhythm at this point is one that can support life, such as sinus rhythm, atrial fibrillation, or supraventricular tachycardia.
Neurologic status after ROSC can vary widely. Patients may remain unconscious, be minimally responsive, or regain full consciousness. Pupillary responses may return, though seizures or abnormal posturing can occur as a result of cerebral hypoxia or reperfusion injury.
Following ROSC, patients commonly experience physiologic instability. Hypotension, myocardial dysfunction, metabolic acidosis, and abnormalities in oxygenation are frequently observed. There is also a significant risk of re-arrest, making close monitoring and rapid intervention essential during the post-resuscitation period.
Immediate care after ROSC focuses on airway, breathing, circulation, and diagnostics. The airway should be secured, breathing supported with carefully titrated oxygen, circulation stabilized with fluids or vasopressors as needed, and diagnostic evaluations such as a 12-lead ECG and laboratory studies performed to identify and treat the underlying cause of the cardiac arrest.


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02/24/2026

BLS class at Heart Alive Medical & Training. Bronx NY. 770 E233rd Bronx NY 10466.

02/23/2026

WHAT ARE THE VITAL ORGANS OF THE BODY?

Brain:
The brain is the control center of the body. It regulates consciousness, thought, memory, emotions, movement, and sensory perception. It also controls vital automatic functions such as breathing, heart rate, blood pressure, and body temperature. Damage to the brain can quickly become life-threatening because it coordinates nearly all bodily activities.
Heart:
The heart is a muscular organ responsible for pumping blood throughout the body. This circulation delivers oxygen, nutrients, and hormones to tissues while removing carbon dioxide and waste products. Without continuous heart function, organs are deprived of oxygen, leading to rapid loss of consciousness and death.
Lungs:
The lungs allow the body to breathe by exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide. Oxygen enters the bloodstream through the lungs and is transported to cells for energy production, while carbon dioxide is removed as a waste gas. Failure of the lungs prevents adequate oxygenation of the blood, which can cause organ failure within minutes.
Liver:
The liver performs many essential metabolic and detoxifying functions. It processes nutrients from food, produces proteins necessary for blood clotting, stores energy, and detoxifies harmful substances in the blood. Due to its central role in metabolism and toxin removal, liver failure impacts multiple systems within the body.
Kidneys:
The kidneys filter waste products and excess fluids from the blood to form urine. They also help regulate blood pressure, electrolyte balance, and red blood cell production. When the kidneys fail, toxins and fluids accumulate in the body, leading to life-threatening imbalances if not treated.

02/21/2026

02/20/2026

WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF AN AED?
An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is a life-saving device used during sudden cardiac arrest, a condition in which the heart suddenly stops beating effectively. Its primary purpose is to restore a normal heart rhythm when dangerous arrhythmias such as ventricular fibrillation or pulseless ventricular tachycardia occur. By delivering a controlled electrical shock, the AED can reset the heart’s electrical activity, allowing it to beat normally again.
AEDs are critically important because they dramatically increase survival rates. When CPR is started immediately, and an AED is used as soon as possible, survival can reach 50–70%. Without defibrillation, the chance of survival decreases by 7–10% for every minute that passes. This makes early access to an AED one of the most important factors in saving someone experiencing cardiac arrest.
Another key advantage of AEDs is that they are designed for use by the general public. The device provides clear voice and visual instructions, automatically analyzes the heart’s rhythm, and only delivers a shock if it is medically necessary. Because of this built-in safety, even individuals with little or no medical training can confidently and safely use an AED in an emergency.
AEDs also bridge the critical time gap between the onset of cardiac arrest and the arrival of emergency medical services. In many cases, emergency responders may take several minutes to arrive, and those minutes are crucial. Using an AED during this period can keep the person alive and greatly improve outcomes until advanced medical care takes over.
Finally, AEDs play a vital role in community and public safety. Placing AEDs in schools, airports, gyms, workplaces, and other public areas has been shown to significantly reduce deaths from sudden cardiac arrest. Their presence empowers bystanders to act quickly, turning ordinary people into immediate lifesavers and greatly improving survival in cardiac emergencies.
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02/18/2026

LAST SENSE TO GO!
The sense of hearing (audition) is our aptitude to distinguish sound by detecting vibrations (sound waves) through the ear, translating them into electrical signals, and sending them to the brain for interpretation, allowing us to recognize voices, music, environmental cues, and potential dangers, vital for communication and navigating the world. It's a complex process involving the outer, middle, and inner ear, where specialized hair cells within the snail-shaped cochlea transform fluid movements into neural impulses sent to the auditory cortex.
Hearing is widely considered the last sense to go as a person nears death, with studies showing the brain can still process sounds even when a patient seems unresponsive or unconscious, making it crucial to talk to dying loved ones as if they can hear you. Medical professionals and hospice workers observe that the auditory cortex remains active longer than other sensory areas, so familiar voices and sounds often provide comfort, even when a person can't verbally or physically respond. Remember to shout and shake the two shoulders during cardiac arrest. If you know the name of the person shout the name of the person.

02/14/2026

Join us at Heart Alive Medical and Training LLC to get certified. We provide classes for spanish speaking individuals on the last Saturday of every month at 11am. Here are our students from this Saturday, now AED CPR First Aid certified!!