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EVAC’s CPR Program, an American Heart Association Training Center, is proud to offer high-quality training in Advanced Life Support, Basic Life Support, CPR/AED, and First Aid to our community.

01/22/2026

🎓🩺 CONGRATULATIONS, DANIELLE! 🩺🎓

Today we’re celebrating Danielle Casey, co-CPR Coordinator of the EVAC CPR Program, on an incredible milestone — her graduation and completion of Physician Assistant school!

Today she received her white coat, a symbol of years of dedication, sacrifice, resilience, and hard work — and we couldn’t be more proud of everything she’s accomplished. 💙

From educating others to saving lives and now stepping into her role as a PA, Danielle continues to inspire everyone around her. Your commitment to service, leadership, and excellence makes our program and community better every day.

Congratulations, Danielle — your future in medicine is just getting started, and it’s going to be amazing. 👏✨

12/17/2025

🎉 Instructor(s) of the Year Spotlight 🎉

We are proud to recognize two outstanding leaders in our CPR program!

🏆 CPR Instructor of the Year: BLS-CPR Coordinator Danielle Casey
🏆 ACLS/PALS Instructor of the Year: ALS-CPR Coordinator Nick Malizia

Danielle and Nick go above and beyond every day to ensure our program runs smoothly, efficiently, and at the highest standard. Their dedication, leadership, and commitment to education and excellence make a lasting impact on our instructors, students, and the community we serve.

Thank you both for your hard work, professionalism, and passion—this recognition is well deserved! 👏🚑❤️

10/16/2025

🚑💡 Continuing education never stops at EVAC! This month our CPR Program hosted an in-house training for EMTs and Paramedics on Obstetrical Emergencies and Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension — sharpening our skills to better care for mothers and babies in the field. 💪👶

09/18/2025

🚑💉 Tonight at our monthly EVAC meeting, we trained our members in Stop the Bleed — because every second counts in an emergency. Proud to equip our team with lifesaving skills that can make all the difference before help arrives. 💪🩸

08/21/2025

🩺 ACLS Tip of the Day: Medications That Save Lives

Knowing when and why to use ACLS medications can make all the difference in resuscitation:
• Epinephrine: First-line in asystole or PEA; increases coronary and cerebral perfusion.
• Amiodarone: Use for shock-refractory VF/pulseless VT; stabilizes cardiac rhythm.
• Atropine: Treats symptomatic bradycardia; increases heart rate by blocking vagal stimulation.
• Adenosine: For SVT (narrow complex tachycardia); stops the heart briefly to reset rhythm.
• Magnesium: Essential for torsades de pointes; prevents fatal arrhythmias.

💡 Quick Tip: Always know the dose, route, and timing—memorization saves seconds in a code!

08/07/2025

🩺 First Aid Tip of the Day: Diabetes
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If you or someone you know has diabetes, always carry a source of fast-acting sugar — like glucose tablets, juice, or candy. 🍬🍊
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This can be life-saving if blood sugar drops too low. Symptoms to watch for:
⚠️ Dizziness
⚠️ Sweating
⚠️ Shaking
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Early action prevents emergencies!
Tag someone who should know this 👇
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08/02/2025

🩹 First Aid Fact of the Day 🩹
The 3 C’s of First Aid: Check, Call, Care 🚑📞💉

When you’re the first to respond in an emergency, remembering the 3 C’s can help save a life:
1. Check – Make sure the scene is safe, then check the person for responsiveness, breathing, or bleeding.
2. Call – Dial 911 or activate EMS. Don’t delay if the person is unresponsive or severely injured.
3. Care – Provide the appropriate first aid: CPR if needed, bleeding control, or comfort until help arrives.

💡 Staying calm and following this simple formula can make all the difference in an emergency.

📩 Learn more life-saving tips: CPRProgram@eastchesterems.com

08/01/2025

🫁 PALS Tip of the Day: Respiratory Emergencies in Children 👶👧

In pediatric patients, respiratory distress is often the first sign of clinical deterioration — not cardiac!

🔹 Look for early signs: nasal flaring, grunting, retractions, and tachypnea
🔹 Work quickly to support oxygenation & ventilation
🔹 Administer high-flow oxygen and prepare for advanced airway management if needed
🔹 Don’t wait for cyanosis! It’s a late and dangerous sign

📚 Remember: In PALS, recognition and early intervention can make all the difference.

❤️ Learn more and train with us at Eastchester EMS CPR Program.

07/28/2025

🧠 ACLS Tip of the Day: Recognize Stroke FAST 🕒

When it comes to strokes, time is brain — every second counts!

🔸 Face drooping: Ask them to smile. Is it uneven?
🔸 Arm weakness: Raise both arms. One drift down?
🔸 Speech difficulty: Slurred or strange speech?
🔸 Time to call 911: Immediate EMS activation saves lives!

🚑 In ACLS, rapid stroke recognition and transport to a stroke-ready center is critical for outcomes. Early identification = early intervention.

🧠 Think Stroke. Act FAST.
Train with us at Eastchester EMS CPR Program and be ready when every second matters.

07/25/2025

🫁 First Aid Tip of the Day: Asthma Attack Response

Recognize the Signs:
• Coughing, wheezing
• Shortness of breath
• Chest tightness
• Trouble speaking in full sentences

What To Do:
1. Stay calm and help the person sit upright.
2. Use their rescue inhaler (albuterol) – 1–2 puffs every 30–60 seconds, up to 10 puffs.
3. Call 911 if:
• No improvement after inhaler use
• Person is struggling to breathe or talk
• Lips/fingernails turn blue or gray

Do NOT lie the person down. Always keep them upright to help breathing.

07/24/2025

🚨 BLS Tip of the Day 🚨
When using a bag-valve mask (BVM) during resuscitation:
🔹 Ensure a proper mask seal to prevent air leaks
🔹 Use a two-person technique whenever possible — one to hold the mask, the other to squeeze the bag
🔹 Deliver breaths slowly over 1 second to make the chest rise visibly

Effective ventilation is key to supporting oxygenation in your patient!

07/22/2025

🫁 ACLS Tip of the Day
💡 TIP: Use End-Tidal CO₂ (ETCO₂) to monitor CPR quality and ROSC!

Capnography isn’t just for intubation confirmation — it’s a powerful tool during resuscitation.

✅ ETCO₂ < 10 mmHg? Improve the quality of chest compressions.
✅ Sudden spike in ETCO₂ (e.g., from 8 → 35)? That’s a strong sign of ROSC (Return of Spontaneous Circulation).
✅ No ETCO₂ waveform? Reassess airway placement and look for equipment failure or severe physiological compromise.

📊 Capnography = real-time feedback. Use it!

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