What is the purpose of CPR? The purpose of CPR is to apply pressure to an individual’s sternum (breastbone) so that the heart ...

THE typical response to sudden cardiac arrest is not the stuff of Hollywood movies or TV medical dramas. Rarely is the most-trained, clearest-thinking person on the scene first, taking charge and ...

Michigan Tech EMS offers community CPR/AED/First Aid courses certified through the American Heart Association. These courses provide training in important life saving techniques, particularly ...

PHOENIX - When Buffalo Bills Safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field during Monday night's game after suffering from cardiac arrest, he received CPR for 9 minutes and his heartbeat was restored on ...

Knowing how to perform CPR and use an AED can significantly increase the survival rate of someone experiencing SCA. Many schools lack adequate AEDs and CPR training for students and staff.

Sudden cardiac arrest can happen anywhere, at any time — including during routine activities. Additionally, this type of medical emergency doesn’t just happen to middle-aged adults or the elderly.

SINGAPORE - Singaporeans can acquire Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) skills and learn how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), through a newly-launched five-hour training course. The ...

CLIFTON PARK >> Last Wednesday, the Shenendehowa Central School District received the American Heart Association’s first Capital District CPR Smart School Award for its longtime policy of teaching CPR ...

Survival from cardiac arrest doubled when bystanders stepped in to use a publicly-available automated external defibrillator rather than wait until emergency responders arrived. The study showed that ...