Thin Red Line CPR

08/12/2026

Student Question: What are underlying causes of seizures?
Seizures happen when sudden, abnormal electrical activity disrupts the brain.

Neurological and Structural Causes
Epilepsy: A chronic brain condition causing repeated, unprovoked seizures.
Stroke: Damage or blood clots that leave brain scars.
Head Trauma: Severe concussions or physical brain injuries.
Brain Tumors: Growths that disrupt normal brain cell activity.
Neurodegenerative Diseases: Conditions like Alzheimer's disease.

Systemic and Metabolic Causes

Electrolyte Imbalances: Dangerously low blood sodium, calcium, or magnesium.
Blood Sugar Fluctuations: Severe low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), often related to diabetes.
Organ Failure: Toxic buildup in the body due to severe kidney or liver failure.
High Fever: Particularly febrile seizures in young children.

Infections and Substances

Brain Infections: Conditions like meningitis or encephalitis.
Substance Withdrawal: Stopping heavy alcohol or long-term sedative use.
Toxic Exposures: Overdoses or reactions to certain prescription drugs and illicit substances.

What to do:
Let the person seize.
Do not hold them down.
Do not place anything in their mouth.
Move sharp objects away and place a pillow under their head to protect them from injuries.

When to Call 911:
The seizure lasts more than five minutes.
A second seizure starts before the person wakes up from the first.
The person has trouble breathing or turning blue.
The seizure happens in water.
The person gets hurt during the seizure.
It is the person's first seizure or differs from their usual pattern.
The person is pregnant or has diabetes.
The person does not wake up or return to normal after movements stop.

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08/08/2026

We were at Principles and Values Daycare in Rhome this morning teaching our Heartsaver Adult/child/infant CPR/AED and first aid to new and seasoned staff members.

They were impressed with how hands-on the course was. Past instructors just showed videos and sent a certification.

That's not following guidelines for proper instruction. Hands on instruction is very important for knowledg retention. The scenarios and skills testing are designed to build confidence and help students apply the skills under pressure.

We use new Prestan manikins with immediate feedback and invested in multiple training tools like epi pens, narcan to provide a real-world training experience.

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07/07/2026

This morning we were at Mainstream Habilitation Services in Azle for the other half of their staff needing CPR renewals. Ashlee Conrad joined and taught with me to get her last class in to renew her instructor certification. She was instrumental in ensuring the staff had the proper skills and scenarios that they requested based on what little tools and resources they had available in the field.

These partnerships in the community and shared knowledge and experience are invaluable. I'm excited to see what Ashley builds and teaches with her CPR business.

07/03/2026

06/18/2026

We will be out of the office June 20th - 28th. Please feel free to book courses on our website, or send us an email, we will get back to you as soon as we return.

06/17/2026

Student question: would you do CPR on someone with a pacemaker? Wouldn't the pacemaker shock the heart?

If a patient with a pacemaker is in cardiac arrest (no pulse) proceed to do CPR. The pacemaker is not a defibrillator, it sends gentle steady electrical pulses to the heart to make the cardiac muscle contract.

If the pacemaker is no longer working correctly it is a "failure to capture". This could be caused by several factors, including but not limited to: drained battery, broken or dislodged lead wire, heart tissue scarred or diseased.

Regardless, we still call 911, do CPR, place the AED with the pads next to, not on top of, the pacemaker.

06/10/2026

This past weekend, I had the privilege of training members of the TriCorps Security team in CPR, AED use, and life-saving emergency response skills.

Security professionals are often the first on scene when an emergency occurs. Whether it's a cardiac arrest, medical emergency, or workplace incident, having trained personnel who can take immediate action before EMS arrives can make all the difference.

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06/03/2026

Back at Mainstream Habilitation Services in Azle for 10 of their staff needing to renew their BLS. CPR renewals don't have to be boring. Humor adds a lot to the learning experience and helps with information retention. Plus, even after 20 years of EMS, there is ALWAYS something new and exciting to learn about.

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05/13/2026

Teen's life saved by CPR and AED.

05/12/2026

Honoring first responders this month!