--- title: ASHI and MEDIC First Aid Blog | Emergency Care Blog Team (2) description: ASHI and MEDIC First Aid Blog (2) --- [![HSI-ashi-medic-logo](https://emergencycare.hsi.com/hs-fs/hubfs/HSI-ashi-medic-logo.png?width=428&height=74&name=HSI-ashi-medic-logo.png "HSI-ashi-medic-logo")](https://emergencycare.hsi.com) [![LOG IN](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/22308/b2a4924f-2271-4a89-b8a9-0ad61a77a456.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/22308/b2a4924f-2271-4a89-b8a9-0ad61a77a456) [![LOG IN](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/22308/8c30291a-23bb-4010-969f-47b691954c45.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/22308/8c30291a-23bb-4010-969f-47b691954c45) [![TRAINING PROGRAMS](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/22308/f3d09796-c0a2-4838-87e1-01dfc33229a1.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/22308/f3d09796-c0a2-4838-87e1-01dfc33229a1) [![BECOME AN INSTRUCTOR](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/22308/b10de7a1-519c-42bc-8db0-3c797b419e0d.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/22308/b10de7a1-519c-42bc-8db0-3c797b419e0d) [![LOCATE A TRAINING CENTER](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/22308/7aa0cc20-8098-42e1-b45e-4c674af3fda9.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/22308/7aa0cc20-8098-42e1-b45e-4c674af3fda9) # ASHI and MEDIC First Aid Blog October 11, 2022 ## [How to Position Your Hands for CPR: Adult, Child, and Infant Guide](https://emergencycare.hsi.com/blog/how-to-position-your-hands-for-cpr-adult-child-and-infant-guide) Cardiac arrest is among the leading cause of death in the United States and worldwide. This life-threatening emergency occurs when the heart loses.. [![How To Position Your Hands For CPR](https://emergencycare.hsi.com/hubfs/How%20to%20Position%20Your%20Hands%20for%20CPR_2.jpg) ](https://emergencycare.hsi.com/blog/how-to-position-your-hands-for-cpr-adult-child-and-infant-guide) September 20, 2022 ## [Are Rescue Breaths Necessary During CPR?](https://emergencycare.hsi.com/blog/are-rescue-breaths-necessary-during-cpr) During a cardiac arrest emergency, immediate high-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) improves the chance of survival by providing.. [![Are Rescue Breaths Necessary During CPR?](https://emergencycare.hsi.com/hubfs/Are%20Rescue%20Breaths%20Necessary%20During%20CPR_.jpg) ](https://emergencycare.hsi.com/blog/are-rescue-breaths-necessary-during-cpr) August 30, 2022 ## [How to Help Your Child Prepare for an Emergency](https://emergencycare.hsi.com/blog/how-to-help-your-child-prepare-for-an-emergency) If an emergency or disaster strikes, does your child know what to do? Most types of disasters and medical emergencies can be frightening for adults... [![Tips to Prepare Your Child for an Emergency](https://emergencycare.hsi.com/hubfs/Help%20your%20child%20prepare%20for%20an%20emergency-1.jpg) ](https://emergencycare.hsi.com/blog/how-to-help-your-child-prepare-for-an-emergency) August 23, 2022 ## [Giving CPR to a Pregnant Person: What You Need to Know](https://emergencycare.hsi.com/blog/giving-cpr-to-a-pregnant-person-what-you-need-to-know) What do I do if the victim is pregnant in the event of cardiac arrest? This is a common question that Emergency Care Instructors hear when covering.. [![ Things to Know About CPR to a Pregnant Person ](https://emergencycare.hsi.com/hubfs/Giving%20CPR%20to%20a%20Pregnant%20Person.jpg) ](https://emergencycare.hsi.com/blog/giving-cpr-to-a-pregnant-person-what-you-need-to-know) August 9, 2022 ## [First Aid for Sprains: Do I Use Ice or Heat?](https://emergencycare.hsi.com/blog/first-aid-for-sprains-do-i-use-ice-or-heat) Sprains are injuries to ligaments that hold your joints together and often result in severe pain, swelling, and bruising. The stretching and tearing.. 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