12 Aug, 2023
Access to AED’s ACT
THE STORY At the age of 25, Anezi Uzendu, MD suffered his own cardiac arrest while playing basket ball. In his own words, “due to prompt defibrillation, timely cardiopulmonary resuscitation, excellent in-hospital care,…
4 Jan, 2023
How to help a choking Child or Infant
As experts in CPR training, parents and caregivers are reaching out to us to ask about children and choking, especially in this holiday season. In general, they are all asking a version of this question:…
11 Feb, 2020
Host an Onsite CPR training
We partner with Seattle businesses to bring Onsite CPR training for their staff members and customers. Benefits When you train your staff members including supervisors, shift leads in CPR AED and First Aid it ensure that all…
17 Oct, 2018
AED maintenance
Is your AED ready to shock? AED Maintenance If you are reading this article you either have an AED or you are thinking of purchasing one. We applaud your diligence to learn more. Just like…
24 Apr, 2018
Online CPR Training Vs. Class Room Training
Lets face it our days are busy and we are always trying to cram more into it. Online CPR and First Aid training and Online CPR training for Health care providers are a must have…
18 Jan, 2018
Staying Calm During A Crisis
Calm: adjective 1. (of a person, action, or manner) not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other emotions. “keep calm, she told herself” In case of emergency, the most important thing you can do is…
5 Mar, 2017
West Seattle businesses work together to provide CPR class opportunities
CPR/AED/First Aid Class CPR and First Aid are skills that save lives. Lil’Bug Studio and An Ounce of Prevention are proud to announce a partnership to help provide a community CPR/AED/First Aid training opportunity. Lil’Bug…
22 Feb, 2017
Sharps disposal in Seattle
Safe and legal sharps disposal in Seattle By Marlo Holloway Earlier this month, the SODO BIA sponsored a community education event in conjunction with An Ounce of Prevention on the topic of Safe and legal…
4 Nov, 2016
Choking: A Medical Emergency
Choking is defined as the inability to breathe because the trachea is blocked, constricted, or swollen shut. When a person is choking air is not reaching the lungs. Choking is a Medical Emergency If the…
4 Nov, 2016
Allergic Reactions
Allergic reactions can be alarming. Reactions to food and drugs can range from mild, with hives or a rash, vomiting and diarrhea to severe and life threatening respiratory distress. Allergic reactions are the result…
4 Nov, 2016
Sprains and Broken Bones
Broken bones and sprains: what’s the difference? A sprain is a twisting or wrenching of the ligaments of a joint. A sprain will cause pain and swelling without dislocation. Broken bones are also referred to…
4 Nov, 2016
Blood Loss: A Preventable Cause Of Death
Blood Loss (hemorrhage) accounts for 31% of deaths in victims of a trauma. In the case of a catastrophic accident, or just a household incident, it’s important to know what to do if someone is…
18 Oct, 2016
Stroke Prevention and Detection
What is a stroke? The American Stroke Association defines a stroke as a disease that affects the arteries leading to and within the brain. It is the #5 cause of death, and a leading cause…
18 Oct, 2016
Common CPR Mistakes
CPR mistakes happen every day. You’ve completed your CPR training and you’re alert to the world around you, looking for people to help with your newfound knowledge. Suddenly without warning, an emergency arises and you…
11 Oct, 2016
Recertification Reminder Program
Our Re-certification Reminder Program is an exclusive perk to taking a class with An Ounce of Prevention. Here are the great benefits of our program: Enrollment in our Quarterly Newsletter We have put a lot of…
Save a life
Save a life Here is a real save a life story of someone being in the right place at the right time. This story was too good not to share with you. CPR Instructor…
Eating for Energy
Last week we introduced the Topic of eating for energy. Eating is important yet so many people under eat, overeat, eat the wrong things and just go around not feeling well because of it. You…