“Since 1966 the American Heart Association has been reviewing its guidelines every few years, it seems to be about every five ...

If someone went into cardiac arrest in front of you, would you know how to save them? That’s a question a local girl and the ...

“CPR, or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, is the process of chest compressions and ventilations provided to someone whose heart ...

Learn how to perform Hands-Only CPR, use an AED, and follow key emergency steps to respond effectively during sudden cardiac arrest and help save lives ...

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The hot weather brings an increased risk for our hearts. According to the Fresno Fire Department, crews respond to more calls about heat exhaustion, drowning and cardiac ...

Spoon River College will offer CPR and first aid classes this fall. According to a community announcement, the courses include Youth CPR Overview and Basic First Aid on Sept. 16 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

A study has shown that first aid dummies not having breasts are affecting women’s health. According to The Guardian, the study looked at global manikin models that had been made for adult ...

Thousands of U.S. kids each year collapse from cardiac arrest and need CPR to save their lives. But CPR must start for them in half the time required for adults, according to results presented at the ...

When someone's heart stops pumping, early CPR can save their life. New survey research from the American Heart Association reveals more Americans are prepared to provide that lifesaving rhythm for ...

Different than a heart attack, a cardiac arrest is a life-threatening medical emergency where the heart suddenly stops beating. If you're ever on hand when this happens, knowing how to do CPR can help ...

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 ...

Researchers found that women receive CPR less often than men, likely because people are not comfortable performing life-saving measures on female bodies Gabrielle Rockson is a staff writer-reporter ...