Cardiologist Dr. Alok Chopra advises immediate action during a heart attack, emphasizing rapid intervention and chest ...

Performing CPR on a space station in microgravity involves doing a handstand on a person's chest and pushing against the ...

Guidelines from the American Heart Association and European Resuscitation Council call for a compression depth of 50-60 mm ...

New research has found that a type of automatic chest compression is more effective to carry out CPR in space than the ‘handstand method’ that is currently recommended in emergency protocols for ...

Knowing CPR and how to use an AED can make all the difference in cardiac emergencies. Learning these simple skills can save ...

A Kentucky nurse knew what to do when a baby raccoon nearly died after overindulging on fermented fruit used to make ...

The media perpetuate the myth of “tongue swallowing” during CPR, contributing to delays in chest compressions for collapsed ...

Cardiac arrest happens when the heart stops pumping blood properly, cutting off oxygen to the brain and other vital organs.

The Health department will launch a programme to train everyone in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) on September 29, the World Heart Day.

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Two health facilities in West Baton Rouge just got a delivery that will help ease parents’ anxiety when it comes to handling ...