Several studies point to specific reasons why bystanders may hesitate to aid women in cardiac arrest, including societal fears of inappropriate touching or legal concerns.
A bill, currently in a House committee, will mandate the use of female CPR dolls and chest covers for CPR training in secondary schools in Illinois.
More than 209,000 in-hospital cardiac arrests occur annually in the U.S. with survival rates at about 26% from adult in-hospital cardiac arrest. For decades, the CPR training standard for healthcare ...
A young Girl Scout saved her father’s life using CPR — very soon after learning it. Vada Carawan, 11, sprang into action after seeing dad Clint Carawan having a heart attack on the floor of their home ...
You encounter someone collapsed on the sidewalk and quickly dial 911. Whether or not the operator instructs you on how to deliver cardiopulmonary resuscitation could mean life or death, especially if ...
People of a certain age know the Bee Gees’ “Stayin' Alive” as the right rhythm track not just for John Travolta’s strut, but also for anyone doing hands-only CPR. But decades later, Gen Z says it’s ...
THOMASVILLE, Ga. (WALB) -The Thomas County School System is providing free CPR training and certification in an effort to attract more bus drivers. Currently, 130 drivers and monitors at Thomas County ...
Following the partnership between UEFA and the European Resuscitation Council (ERC) announced earlier this year, both parties have today launched the ‘Get trained, save lives’ cardiopulmonary ...