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Alameda County, California, says they鈥檝e found the 鈥減rescription for success鈥� in improving cardiac arrest outcomes
Dr. Gordon Ewy presents findings on the importance of bystander CPR and patient gasping at the Emergency Cardiovascular Care Update 2015
Chest compression performance was measured six months after training
The 12-year-old used the Heimlich to dislodge a piece of ice cream cone from her airway
If signed by Gov. Jerry Brown, California will join 34 other states that require CPR to be taught in schools
A woman suffered a gruesome in-home accident and couldn鈥檛 stop the bleeding on her own
The man was driving along a road Monday when a large tree fell on the car, crushing the roof and trapping him inside
The recent ruling prevents not only medical professionals and first responders from legal liability, but also bystanders who try to help
When the woman choked on her food, her two children sprung into action and performed the maneuver
A clerk performed lifesaving CPR on man who collapsed in the post office
The man dove into and pulled the teen from the river, and performed CPR until first responders arrived
The concert attendee was so dehydrated that his heart could no longer pump blood
The son of a firefighter, Ken West鈥檚 actions may have saved a life
The goal of the hands-only CPR training is to make bystanders feel comfortable to act in an emergency situation
The nurse immediately performed CPR on the teen after she found him face down in the sand and not breathing
The outside devices sound an alarm when the protective box, which is not locked, is removed to alert people to an emergency
Surveillance video shows inmates yelling for help after their lone guard slumped to the ground from sudden cardiac arrest
Bystander application of a tourniquet to 鈥楽top the Bleed鈥� may mean the difference between life and death for a patient with severe hemorrhage
EMS agencies should promote public involvement in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and AED use to improve community health
Investigators say no indication the Toyota driver braked before driving underneath the rear of the school bus
Three bystanders performed CPR on the boy until paramedics arrived; the boy was breathing on his own and is in stable condition
More than 15,000 doses of naloxone were given by EMS providers statewide in 2014
Colorado attorney general and Colorado Springs mayor honored those who helped respond to the shooting for their quick thinking, courage and selflessness
Police have released a video of the man suspected of stealing the purse
The emergency-physician recommended steps to improve survival rates include better reporting and funding
On Christmas Day Joshua Burwell, 33, slipped and fell 40 feet from a San Diego beach cliff
Health care practitioners challenged to think outside the box to understand and solve the problem of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
Each kit is equipped with $25 to $30 worth of gauze, gloves and two tourniquets for bystanders to render aid
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