CPR
UCSF-Fresno emergency medicine physicians highlight the most important aspects of treating submersion injuries
Learn how advanced cardiac resuscitation techniques lead to increased survival in OOH cardiac arrest
Using the stretcher as a tool in heads-up CPR
Paramedic Tim Keirn stopped to help when he saw a person collapsed on the shoulder of a highway
Nicole Carlton, interim commissioner since 2011, implemented a body armor policy for every response and is preparing EMS for the Republican National Convention
Carolyn Rhinehart attended the awards ceremony, marking the first time she met EMT Lucas Sobeck since he used his training to save her life
The boy has been upgraded to good condition and shows no symptoms of long-term injury caused by oxygen deprivation to the brain
The boy, who is in serious condition, was not breathing when he arrived at the hospital; doctors are monitoring his condition to see if he suffered brain damage
The man was speaking at the meeting when he collapsed; the fire chief and a city councilwoman administered CPR and then used an AED to revive the man before paramedics arrived
Three bystanders performed CPR on the boy until paramedics arrived; the boy was breathing on his own and is in stable condition
Meta-analysis of the available research looks at primary and secondary patient outcomes of applying mechanical chest compression devices following out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
Since the American Heart Association taught teachers about hands-only CPR last month, 4,000 students in a Florida school district have learned how to administer the aid
Google “metronome” from any internet connected device to use an adjustable, audible beat during chest compressions
The officer, who is also a certified EMT, was outside a hospital when the woman collapsed
Progress on one link in the chain of survival doesn’t guarantee success of the other links in the chain of survival
The EMT performed CPR after calling 911 to report the child was choking; doctors said the child’s injuries were not consistent with those suffered during CPR
Researchers find a growing number of patients without a spontaneous heartbeat who regain consciousness while receiving CPR
A firefighter-paramedic and a nurse who were shopping at the store performed CPR; the man called the response a “perfect storm”
The German video features scantily clad women changing the words of pop songs to teach CPR
The video was made for American Heart Month and shows the proper way to administer hands-only CPR
A review of recent peer-reviewed literature surrounding the efficacy of CPR training programs for EMS providers
An officer said he was fed answers during the CPR academy test; after accidentally shooting a man, two officers were unable to perform CPR on him
Salt Lake City Fire Department investigation finds no difference in the interruption to compressions between video and direct laryngoscopy
EMS medical directors discuss pediatric and pregnant patient resuscitation, the use of active compression devices and head-elevated CPR at Gathering of Eagles
The bag valve mask obscured the victim’s face while his firefighter son performed CPR
What is the clinical obligation vs. legal obligation when the standard of care changes for cardiac arrest treatment?
The IOM report recommendation for a US cardiac arrest registry recognizes the critical role of EMS to improve cardiac arrest patient survival
Explore research findings about the impact of intubation on OOHCA survival and the patient’s neurological status at discharge
