CPR
AHA CPR Guidelines 2020 continue to emphasize early recognition of cardiac arrest and prompt CPR beginning with chest compressions provides the best chances for survival
Deprioritizing epinephrine in the order of interventions
UCSF-Fresno emergency medicine physicians highlight the most important aspects of treating submersion injuries
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
Commissioner Hood Richardson said he was concerned about the training they had in order to be able to provide medical services
The Feb. 6 event at over 43 sites aims to set a new Guinness World Record while teaching participants how to help save lives
The funds will be used to purchase 394 LUCAS chest compression systems for ambulances and 80 for hospitals
The measure passed the Senate on a 32-6 vote Thursday; it now goes to the House
The song teaches parents what to do when a baby stops breathing
A new study found that the higher a cardiac arrest patient lives, the lower the chances of survival
ROC researchers and EMS study participants have made significant contributions to better care for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
Police have released a video of the man suspected of stealing the purse
This month’s favorite videos include a dramatic video of a needle thoracostomy and a quick tip to relieve nausea symptoms
Resuscitation Outcomes Consortium (ROC) randomized, controlled trial compared interrupted CPR and continuous-chest-compression CPR
The emergency-physician recommended steps to improve survival rates include better reporting and funding
Sheriff says one man was trapped under the ice and the other was partially in the water
On Christmas Day Joshua Burwell, 33, slipped and fell 40 feet from a San Diego beach cliff
