Post-Bulletin

Hands-only CPR an option in certain situations

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: What is continuous cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)? Does it replace the CPR I learned years ago? Continuous cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), known as compression-only CPR or ...
Fairfax Times

Learn CPR as a life-saving skill

While many Americans agree Conventional CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) or Hands-Only CPR (HOCPR) significantly improve a person’s chance of survival from cardiac arrest, less than half are ...
MedPage Today on MSN

As Seen on TV: Bystander CPR Way Behind the Times

Hands-only CPR is just two steps: call 911 when someone collapses, then start chest compressions. The AHA officially endorsed ...
Los Angeles Times

Mouth-to-mouth CPR makes some reluctant to render aid. L.A. now pushing an alternative

When it comes to promoting the use of hands-only CPR, Los Angeles County officials aren’t saving their breath. That potentially life-saving step is now at the heart of a campaign to train half a ...
Time

CPR: Chest Compressions Alone Can Preserve Brain Function

CPR’s mouth-to-mouth resuscitation and chest compressions have saved countless lives, but the chest pumps alone may be just as effective during medical emergencies. A Japanese study found that people ...
Medscape

Bystander Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation: Chest Compression Alone or with Rescue Breathing?

A randomized trial shows no difference in adult patient outcomes with the two approaches. A previous nonrandomized study showed improved outcomes from adult cardiac arrest with compression-only ...
The Purdue Exponent

Fictional CPR on TV often ‘misleading’ and can cost real lives

TV shows often "inaccurately portray" who is most likely to need CPR and where out-of-hospital cardiac arrests happen.
Reuters

New guidelines drop the "P" from CPR

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - After 50 years of loyal service, traditional CPR is being replaced by a new, bare-bones version of the life-saving emergency procedure. Forget about yucky mouth-to-mouth ...
WATE 6 On Your Side

CPR saves lives, do you know how to perform it?

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — It’s important to know cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), but how many of us actually know when and what to do when CPR is necessary? As it is CPR Awareness Week, WATE 6 On ...
Medscape

Novel Head-Up CPR Position Raises Odds of Survival of Out-Of-Hospital Cardiac Arrests

Individuals who experience out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) with nonshockable presentations have a better chance of survival when first responders use a novel CPR approach that includes gradual ...
St. Louis American

Learn CPR as a Life-Saving Skill

Subscribe to The St. Louis American‘s free weekly newsletter for critical stories, community voices, and insights that matter. Sign up (Family Features) While many Americans agree Conventional CPR ...