With over 26,000 cardiac arrests occurring every year in Australia and over 76% of them occurring in the home, some of our youngest Australians are learning how to help. But why kids? It's simple.
"Does anyone here know CPR?" is a question we never want to hear. But knowing how to perform basic CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) could be the difference between life or death for someone.The ...
ODESSA, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – In honor of National Preparedness Month, health experts are reminding you that knowing CPR and first aid could help save a life. In an emergency, every second counts, and ...
Plans to teach basic first aid in schools have been welcomed by the British Heart Foundation. The charity calls the move a "decisive moment in the battle to improve cardiac arrest survival rates".
Gail Bowers had just enjoyed a light lunch at home with her 64-year-old husband Jack when she noticed he wasn't breathing. When he didn't respond to her voice, she immediately called 911. It turned ...
Researchers have found that a user-friendly, 30-minute, video-based cardiopulmonary resuscitation training session is just as effective as the traditional three- to four-hour course in teaching basic ...
MidMichigan Medical Center – Midland is offering American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR/AED and First Aid classes for those looking to become certified or re-certified in either area. Both classes ...
Pune: Some city-based NGOs and hospitals have been training members of various communities on cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and basic life-saving skills. A project ‘Cardiac Arrest Resuscitation ...