CPR
A month after his son initiated CPR for his first SCA, Wayne Kewitsch suffered a second medical emergency while driving
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CPR training can prepare anyone to render lifesaving care
West Paterson’s Valeria Franco treated Rev. Anthony Palmer for about half an hour without equipment before a crew arrived
Rachel Peace’s husband, Gary Peace, died after suffering a heart attack; her lawsuit names 11 defendants
With resuscitation in the spotlight this week, the Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad raised awareness of how the public can help
Community risk reduction and improving mental health resources for providers
Whether NFL player or firefighter, when one of our own goes down, the impacts are amplified beyond our routine responses
While possible R-on-T phenomenon could induce cardiac arrest, treatment is the same: standard AHA protocols for VF arrest
Medical professionals lament how quickly ESPN cut away from the life-saving actions of medical staff after the collapse of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin
The NFL safety “continues to progress remarkably in his recovery,” the team says
“The man grunted, fluttered his eyelids,” said Lt. Adam Jordan after he used an AED on the collapsed man. “I talked to him a little bit, I said, ‘Welcome back.’”
The claim has prompted Town Council to rethink the contract with the Hermon Volunteer Rescue & First Aid Squad
An hour before each kickoff, medical personnel from both teams, as well as stadium medical staff, meet to review resources
EMS1 readers expressed their support for the on-field medical team, speculated on a possible diagnosis and wished safety Damar Hamlin a full recovery
Social media discussions have included CPR best practices, information on cardiac care and expressions of pride in the industry
After Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin went into cardiac arrest, EMS providers restored his heartbeat and transported him
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin appeared to collapse following a play on the field; trainers from both teams rushed to his aid and an ambulance was brought on the turf
High school senior Sebastian Cadavid recognized by the American Heart Association as a Heartsaver Hero for his efforts
Lee County Dispatcher Amber Moody helped a caller perform CPR until first responders could arrive
“You think, ‘This is good to have, but will I ever need to know how to do CPR?’” Joe Greco said. “In my case, I did.”
Lexipol Editorial Director Greg Friese guest hosts this episode with cohost Kelly Grayson as they discuss diversity in EMS education
The researchers suggest that greater diversity in training materials could help improve patients’ survival rates
This year’s strangest tales involved a medic who won a lottery, providers treating family members, a heroic dispatcher, unfriendly animals and unique car crashes
Linda Messo had just finished a CPR refresher course when she saw Michael Cacciopolli, who vomited and fell unconscious
Emily Cullen and Angel Navarez helped the cardiac arrest patient regain consciousness before EMS providers arrived
Kathleen Richardson heard the child’s mother yelling, ran over and performed CPR until EMS providers arrived
The study’s lead researcher said the findings are a strong reminder that bystanders who witness a cardiac arrest should quickly call 911 and perform CPR
“Once I got her flipped over on her back and I started doing the thrusts I started feeling her heart,” said Kansas City Officer Richard DuChaine
EMS providers began resuscitating and transported a man who was found not breathing and without a pulse
Juan Wilson was an 11-year veteran of the Baltimore City Fire Department, according to Baltimore Firefighters IAFF Local 734
Roughly 1,700 emergency workers were dispatched to the scene where ambulances lined streets and EMS providers and bystanders performed CPR
A year ago, Murphy Jensen went into cardiac arrest during a friendly competition against his brother
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