Ep # 148 Saving Lives Starts Before 911

What happens in the first five seconds of an emergency can decide everything. That’s why we invited Scott Rosen, RN and founder of True Emergency Education, to share a clear, confidence-building roadmap for bystanders, parents, teachers, coaches, and healthcare teams who want to be ready when it counts.

Scott breaks down the essentials of CPR, AED use, and first aid through real-world examples you’ll actually remember. We talk about why AEDs are now common at fields, gyms, and offices, how 911 dispatchers coach callers step by step, and why high-quality chest compressions make the biggest difference. He also walks us through first aid scenarios you’re more likely to face day to day—bleeding control, fainting, seizures, burns, allergic reactions—and how to move from panic to a simple, effective sequence that buys time for professionals to arrive.

You’ll also hear about the latest guideline updates, including the new adult choking sequence: five strong back blows before abdominal thrusts, with chest thrusts for people who are pregnant or have significant abdominal girth. For families and caregivers, Scott’s concierge newborn and infant safety sessions bring hands-on practice into the living room, covering choking protocols, safe feeding, febrile seizures, and common pediatric emergencies using infant mannequins so the steps become second nature.

We wrap with Scott’s path from EMT and emergency nurse to educator and mobile business owner, offering classes across New Jersey and New York for hospitals, camps, schools, gyms, and corporate teams. If you’ve been meaning to renew certification or finally learn how to use the AED on the wall, this conversation gives you the why and the how to start today.

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