CemsCpr

04/30/2026

;( such a tragedy. We send condolences to Graycen’s family and friends and coaches during such a difficult time.💔

He was 21, an athlete, and he collapsed during a track event. That’s not ‘too young’ for sudden cardiac arrest. It’s exactly why we train, why we respond fast, and why we’re putting readily available AEDs in the communities. Giving the best chances of survival. -earlydetection-emergencypreparedness

THE NATIONAL VOICE. PROTECTING YOUTH FROM SUDDEN CARDIAC ARREST.

04/28/2026

Could this be the future of Medical Helicopter Response and Transport?
🚁 🚑 ♥️

04/27/2026

04/26/2026

Prepared teams lead from the front.

Huge respect to Smileology for choosing CPR training every year—even though certification lasts two years. That kind of commitment keeps skills sharp, confidence high, and their team ready when seconds matter.

This is what preparedness looks like.

Training that makes the difference.

04/15/2026

High-quality CPR isn’t a guess… it’s measured.

This week in our ACLS class, we focused on what truly makes a difference in cardiac arrest survival—
✔️ Compression depth
✔️ Full recoil
✔️ Proper rate
✔️ Minimizing interruptions (Chest Compression Fraction)

Using the Prestan 2000 series manikin and real-time feedback app, our providers were able to see their performance and make immediate corrections.

But while this technology helps us dial in CPR performance, it also reinforces something just as important—ACLS is about the whole picture.
Recognizing rhythms, working as a team, managing the airway, and delivering  timely interventions all play a critical role in a successful resuscitation.

This is how skills are sharpened.
This is how confidence is built.
This is how lives are saved.

Every compression has a story.

American Heart Association

04/11/2026

In the closing days of the legislative session, the Alabama Senate passed a bill that will allow schools to administer single-use epinephrine: https://www.wkrg.com/news/alabama-senate-passes-bill-to-allow-epinephrine-in-schools/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_WKRG

04/10/2026

🚀 CPR in space vs Earth…

Different environment. Same mission.

In microgravity, astronauts have to brace, anchor, and create force just to perform chest compressions.

Here on Earth, gravity helps us — but the responsibility is still the same.

✔️ Push hard
✔️ Push fast
✔️ Allow full recoil

Because when it matters most… quality CPR saves lives.

❤️ Every compression has a story.

American Heart Association

04/10/2026

This is incredibly sad to see. My thoughts are with this young girl’s family and everyone affected.

Moments like this remind us how important it is to stay aware of what we’re consuming and how it can impact our health.

It’s also a good reminder that heart screenings can help identify potential issues early, especially in young people.

Just something for all of us to keep in mind. ❤️

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04/10/2026

❤️ 🚀 So… can you actually perform CPR in space?

Astronauts recently demonstrated how they would do chest compressions in microgravity — bracing themselves against a surface to create force.

And they’re right… because in space, there is no “down.”

On Earth:
We use gravity and body weight to create effective compressions.

In space:
It takes positioning, stability, and control just to generate enough force.

What never changes is:

✔️ Push hard
✔️ Push fast
✔️ Allow full recoil

Because no matter where you are — quality CPR is what saves lives.

❤️ Every compression has a story.

Do you think this would work the same on Earth?

04/10/2026

🚀 From Mobile, Alabama to outer space… CPR matters everywhere.

A young student asked astronauts a powerful question:

“Can you do CPR in space?”

Think about that for a second…

Would YOU know what to do?

❤️ Watch this — then I’ll break it down in the next post.

04/09/2026

This is HUGE for our schools, our county, and our community.

More AEDs. More preparedness. More lives protected.

Baldwin County Public Schools are stepping up in a big way—making sure students, staff, and visitors have access to life-saving equipment when seconds matter most.

This is how we make a difference… before an emergency ever happens.

Proud to be part of it.

American Heart Association

*SAVE THE DATE* for the installation and ribbon-cutting ceremony for an outdoor AED SaveStation at Underwood Stadium on Friday, May 1, at 1 p.m.

This will be the first outdoor AED SaveStation installed by a school system in Alabama, marking an important step forward for school and community safety. The station provides 24/7 public access to a fully automatic, FDA-approved Avive AED. It is highly visible, weather-resistant and connects directly to 911 to help responders act quickly in an emergency.

This installation also marks the beginning of a broader initiative to integrate AED SaveStations across every school feeder pattern in Baldwin County over the coming months. The project is made possible through partnerships with Coastal Emergency Medical Skills, Infirmary Health North Baldwin Hospital, MedStar and Avive Solutions.

Please join us as we celebrate this milestone and our shared commitment to the health and safety of students and the community.