CPR
Reviewing the pediatric evidence for stay and play or load and go
What the research on family presence during resuscitations tells us about grief and bereavement, PTSD symptoms, and any impact on the performance of healthcare professionals
In this episode, our co-hosts welcome back Dr. Peter Antevy who offers his thoughts on the direction the industry is heading and the up-and-coming hot topics
Task forces are categorizing questions into one of four categories
Authorities have not identified the boy, who was celebrating his birthday when the rescue occurred
After the woman fell onto the subway rail and was electrocuted, her colleague began to perform CPR on her
The EMT and school nurse were able to save the woman after she fell ill and lost control of her car, striking the front corner of the school
The total bystander CPR rate increased from 30.9 percent in the first quarter of 2012 to 55.7 percent in the fourth quarter of 2014
Students can be taught the fundamental life-saving skill of hands-only CPR in 30 minutes or less
The device allows paramedics and firefighters to transport patients while CPR compressions are done mechanically
Because every patient is different, EMS providers must have a range of airway skills and a strong degree of experience
The recommendations are accompanied by performance goals to measure successful implementation by first responders
The nurses had cleared the boy’s lungs and restored breathing before an ambulance arrived a short time later
The trio received a certificate of recognition after reviving a man who stopped breathing on a highway July 3.
The dog remained by his owner while bystanders performed CPR
If signed by Gov. Jerry Brown, California will join 34 other states that require CPR to be taught in schools
The newly formed Global Resuscitation Alliance offered four recommendations to increase cardiac arrest survival rates worldwide
When the woman choked on her food, her two children sprung into action and performed the maneuver
Rapid intervention by a volunteer FF and a trainer at the gym had the man breathing by the time EMS arrived
Researchers measured the impact several CPR feedback or prompt devices had on chest compression depth, compression rate recoil and hand position
The family held a cookout to thank responders for saving the 18-month-old boy
A babysitter called 911 after notifying a neighbor, who immediately began performing CPR on the infant
Crowds in the parking lot slowed EMTs; hot temperatures and ecstasy implicated in deaths
The former Army medic worked on the toddler for 10 minutes before getting a pulse
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
An ALS instructor shares her experiences performing CPR and what to expect
The son of a firefighter, Ken West’s actions may have saved a life