WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - More than 300,000 people suffer a cardiac arrest every year in this country, and 90% are fatal. “Sudden cardiac arrest is a major killer in the United States,” said James ...

DALLAS (AP) — “Push hard, push fast” next time you give CPR to someone having cardiac arrest, say new, simpler guidelines in a radical departure from past advice. Putting the emphasis on chest ...

The first week of June – National CPR & AED Awareness Week, June 1-7— gives Puget Sound residents the chance to learn about saving lives in the event of sudden cardiac arrest. Free Hands-Only™ CPR ...

Every year, 350,000 people die from cardiac arrest in the United States. However, hands-on emergency intervention like cardiopulmonary resuscitation – or CPR – from a bystander can make the difference ...

While it’s probably common knowledge not to take medical information from television, a majority of shows keep getting one ...

Television characters who experience cardiac arrest outside a hospital are more likely to receive CPR than people in real ...

Scripted television often shows outdated CPR techniques for lay people, potentially fueling misconceptions that could delay ...

Safety Training Seminars’ posters will provide guidance for workplaces, schools, and healthcare facilities. California, United States, January ...

Hands-only CPR is just two steps: call 911 when someone collapses, then start chest compressions. The AHA officially endorsed ...