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When A Bike Crash Gives More Than A Road Rash!

Hello Everyone, It’s been almost three weeks since my last episode was posted!  Just for the record…it’s partly because I’ve filled my Hard Disk and was short by about 4GB of RAM.  Seriously though,...

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Hurricane Sandy Is In Full Force and Now I Need An Ambulance!

Okay Rescuers, When natural or unnatural disasters strike, the chance of getting emergency help to your doorstep fast while the EMS services are exhausted is very slim.  I wanted to take this...

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When I Was Doing CPR The Patient Began To Revive…But I Heard They Didn’t Make...

I received a really good email from a rescuer who provided CPR to a person and before the emergency services arrived, the patient was exhibiting signs of revival.  Later, the rescuer discovered that...

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Trick or Trauma! Tips for a safe All Hallowed Eve.

Trick and Treating can be a very fun way to celebrate Halloween but it can also pose some dangers.  In this special Halloween episode I wanted to quickly cover a few tips on how to protect our children...

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Can I Choke A Patient With A Pulse Check?

In this video, Roy takes a moment to explain a training that he includes in his CPR videos where he checks for a carotid pulse on one side of the patients neck and then the other without moving from...

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Ankles, Impaled Objects and CPR

In this episode of RoyOnRescue, I answer two different emailed questions. The first from Michael who asked: “I was taught you remove the object only if it interferes with CPR.” Great question Mike. As...

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Dangers Of The Rescue Scene

In this episode, I take a moment to talk about the recent traumatic death of an EMT who was struck by a vehicle while working with a patient on the scene of an accident. No matter if you’re a...

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What’s All The Fuss About The CPR Numbers?

In this episode of RoyOnRescue we take a look at the different numbers related to CPR over the years. There can be confusion when it comes to deciding what set of numbers are best for the best outcome....

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Punch To The Face And A Visit To The Doctor

Hello Rescuers! I wanted to respond to this question sent in via email from what I think is a Martial Artist. Being active in martial arts myself (TKD and BJJ) I completely understand the question sent...

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Could You Survive Stranded In A Snow Storm?

After hearing about a couple getting stranded in a mountain pass off-roading and the driver dying while seeking help, I thought I should talk about key elements around surviving out in the cold....

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Your Dog Is Sick, Could It Be Poisoning?

In this episode of RoyOnRescue, Roy covers the top ten poisons that most often send “Man’s Best Friend” to the Vet. Over 100,000 dog poisonings occur each year and most of them are from products we...

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Question Answered Regarding Aggresive Chest Compressions and Unconscious...

A really good question came in regarding the choking unconscious protocol.  The question was basically this. Q:  The way the objective is taught regarding choking patients, you progress to chest...

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What Is Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis?

Hello Rescuers! I received an email from a RoyOnRescue friend who had suffered a head injury while playing a sport.  After being seen by the doctor he was diagnosed with Cerebral Venous Sinus...

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Question: Why Dont We Check ABC’s Anymore?

In this blog, I answer a question that came in about why we don’t teach lay rescuers to check for pulses after AED shock. This student thought that we were trying to trick them but in reality, the new...

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Lindsey Vonn Super G Skiing Accident Medical Breakdown

  In this episode of RoyOnRescue, I take a look at the details of the recent Lindsey Vonn skiing accident and what mechanism of injury caused the serious knee injury she suffered. Watch actual footage...

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Why Put On Personal Protective Equipment(PPE) Before Checking For Consciousness?

Hello Rescuers! I just received a question via our ProCPR customer feedback that read:  Dear ProCPR, “Question 16 says you have on PPE (personal protective equipment)  already, then you check for...

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Should CPR and AED’s Be Required In Schools?

Every couple of minutes, someone suffers sudden cardiac arrest.  95% of these victims are dead before they make it to the Emergency Room doors.  In North Carolina, the Governor is trying to change...

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Meteorite Explodes Over Russia Injuring Thousands!

I tried to release this video episode on Friday and unfortunately had some media problems. I wanted to make sure to address some of the questions regarding how people could be injured by the Meteor...

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Watch A Real Cardiac Arrest and Survival! Plus Patient Interview Post...

I wanted to share this video with you.  We know sudden cardiac arrest happens almost every 2 minutes to someone in the U.S. but we rarely get a chance to watch a real cardiac arrest occur, see the...

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Nurse Doesn’t Give CPR To Elderly Resident, Did She Do Something Wrong?

Hello Rescue Fans, Today I was made aware of a story that is on fire with debate.  Should CPR have been given to the elderly person or not?  Should the RN be charged?  Should the family sue the...

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