Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or CPR, is an emergency procedure performed on a person who has no pulse or is not breathing as a result of cardiac arrest. The maneuver combines chest compressions with ...
CENTENNIAL, Colo. June 9, 2015 – Colorado Public Radio's classical service announced the 2015 “SummerFest” concert series, which includes 10 live broadcasts from the Aspen Music Festival, Bravo! Vail, ...
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Every West Virginia high school student will now be required to learn how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation before graduating, according to recently passed legislation ...
Helping someone in cardiac arrest is not as daunting as it seems. By Gina Kolata Before 1958, there was no such thing as CPR. If someone’s heart stopped because of cardiac arrest, that person fell to ...
CHAMPAIGN — Years before he became Champaign's fire chief, Gary Ludwig witnessed the benefits of using mechanical CPR devices. Tools that provide the chest compressions typically done manually by ...
February is American Heart Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about cardiovascular health and the steps we can take to protect our hearts. One of the most essential lifesaving skills ...