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A bloodborne pathogen is a disease causing agent in the blood such as a virus (HIV, HBV, or Herpes) or bacteria (TB, Gonorrhea).

Corrected: Bloodborne Pathogens means, disease causing organisms transmitted by blood and other body fluids. Most common bloodborne pathogens are Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C & HIV.

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What are some online CPR classes ?

you can earn your CPR, First Aid, AED, and Bloodborne Pathogens certification at your convenience and have your certificate and wallet card today, and is a excellent chance, you should take it


What are CPR experts called?

There is not a term for a CPR expert. There are different levels of certification that are more advanced than others. Community Level CPR: Can be for Adult, Child, Infant, or all three. Professional Level CPR (sometimes called BCLS or Basic Cardiac Life Support): Adult, Child, Infant CPR (1 and 2 Rescuer), AED, O2 Administration, Bloodborne Pathogens, BVM, and other topics. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS): BCLS with advanced skills such as intubation & administering drugs.


You are using an AED on adult victim and the AED says no shock indicated?

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Where can I get my CPR AED certification ?

Our online CPR Certification courses include the latest ECC 2010 Guidelines. You can learn CPR quickly and easily with AEDCPR's interactive online CPR certification class. AEDCPR's classes include video demonstrations of Adult CPR, Child CPR and Infant CPR. You can use our exclusive interactive online AED Demo to practice AED pad placement and use of an automatic external defibrillator.


How to prevent exposure to airborne or bloodborne pathogens during CPR?

To prevent exposure to airborne or bloodborne pathogens during CPR, it is important to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, a mask, and eye protection. Ensure proper hand hygiene before and after performing CPR. Avoid direct contact with blood or bodily fluids by using a barrier device such as a CPR face shield or pocket mask.


Can an adult attenuator for an AED be used on children under 8?

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What are the Red Cross protococalls on CPR and AED?

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Information on online CPR classes.?

You can get your online CPR certification online without the practice dummy with CPRToday! It is a nationally-validated, fully-accredited online course where you can earn your CPR, First Aid, AED, and Bloodborne Pathogens certification at your convenience and have your certificate and wallet card in just twenty-four hours. This course does not require hands-on skills testing. It is nationally accredited and meets international guidelines conference on cardiopulmonary resuscitation standards. You can complete this online course at http://www.cprtoday.com/.


Do you need CPR card to use a defibrillator?

You should have an AED / CPR card so your knowledge of the AED use and performing CPR is at an adequate level. But, it isn't required.


What can an EMT do for cardiac arrest?

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Do you continue CPR in between shocks an AED?

Because, the AED gives the shock to the heart that most likely saves them from dieing.


What should you do if the AED does not deliver the shock?

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