Providing First Aid in Charlotte, NC

Charlotte, NC - Charlotte residents are encouraged to keep an adequate First Aid Kit at home. Basic First Aid/CPR courses are also encouraged in order to help save lives.

In 2005, 33 million people in the U.S. sought help for some type of injury. 2.8 million Americans were hospitalized for their injuries. Many of these could have been prevented or lessened by proper safety and first aid proceedures.

"The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) recommends all adults take a basic first aid course so they are better prepared to deal with emergencies. In addition, every home should have a first aid kit. Families should also carry a first aid kit in their vehicles."

- Channel 9 Eyewitness News

Make sure your family and friends are protected by taking a CPR course from Caskey CPR.

Source: wsoctv.com

Get Ready for National Safety Month

June is National Safety Month. Join Caskey CPR in getting ready for National Safey Month by following a few common sense safety tips:

• Make sure your household has a first aid kit.
  
• Keep your first aid kit, all medications, including non-prescription drugs out of children's reach.
  
• Before assisting a victim, protect yourself first.
  
• When an emergency occurs, make sure the tongue does not block the victim's airway and that the mouth is free of any secretions and foreign objects.
  
• See that the victim has a pulse and good blood circulation as you check for signs of bleeding.
  
• It's vitally important not to move a person with serious neck or back injuries.
  
• Have someone call for medical assistance while you apply first aid.
  
• Don't give fluids to an unconscious or semiconscious person.
  
• Look for an emergency medical identification card.

Be prepared by being certified in CPR and First Aid. Choose a class from our Schedule of Classes or get your organization certified by picking your own day to have us come to your office.

Save a life on Valentine's Day

Make this Valentine's Day a day to remember by learning how to save a life. Sign up for our Charlotte CPR and First Aid training classes in the month of February and get certified in life-saving.

It is never to late to learn CPR and First Aid. You may be the only hope that someone has to live.

Help give a life. Learn CPR.

For more information or to register for classes, visit our Class Schedule for details.

Leading Causes of Unintentional Deaths for the US and Charlotte Area

According to Injury Facts, 2008 Edition, unintentional-injury deaths increased 2% in 2006 compared to 2005. In 2006, 120,000 unintentional-injury deaths were recorded compared to 118,000 in 2005.

The need for CPR and First Aid training is higher than ever before in order to prevent these numbers from rising higher.

Statistics also show that unintential deaths from falling as well as poisoning have increased considerably.

For more information about currently Charlotte CPR and First Aid classes, visit Class Schedule at www.caskeycpr.com.