/cpr CPR en-US Wed, 16 Apr 2025 14:57:42 GMT /clinical/one-for-the-road-restrain-and-sedate-a-patient-during-cpr Steve Whitehead describes when you might encounter this scenario and how you should handle it Wed, 16 Apr 2025 14:57:42 GMT /clinical/one-for-the-road-restrain-and-sedate-a-patient-during-cpr /capnography/articles/5-things-to-know-about-capnography-in-cardiac-arrest-YipMTGQ2yTt5mTub/ Understand how continuous waveform capnography and ETCO2 monitoring during CPR can improve cardiac arrest outcomes Mon, 14 Apr 2025 14:03:00 GMT /capnography/articles/5-things-to-know-about-capnography-in-cardiac-arrest-YipMTGQ2yTt5mTub/ /cpr/the-call-you-never-want-to-receive Firefighters perform CPR on fellow volunteer: Chief describes emotional toll Mon, 17 Mar 2025 15:24:26 GMT /cpr/the-call-you-never-want-to-receive /ems-social-media/articles/may-the-4th-be-with-you-and-all-those-who-see-your-star-wars-themed-social-media-content-ray4kPkNNrEazJqd/ Firefighters and EMS providers created and shared these six informative, fun posts and videos Fri, 02 May 2025 17:20:00 GMT /ems-social-media/articles/may-the-4th-be-with-you-and-all-those-who-see-your-star-wars-themed-social-media-content-ray4kPkNNrEazJqd/ /good-news/off-duty-n-y-paramedics-save-woman-during-anniversary-dinner The off-duty paramedic couple sprang into action during their anniversary dinner, rushing to save an elderly woman who was choking Thu, 17 Apr 2025 12:30:59 GMT /good-news/off-duty-n-y-paramedics-save-woman-during-anniversary-dinner /clinical/one-for-the-road-restrain-and-sedate-a-patient-during-cpr Steve Whitehead describes when you might encounter this scenario and how you should handle it Wed, 16 Apr 2025 14:57:42 GMT /clinical/one-for-the-road-restrain-and-sedate-a-patient-during-cpr /capnography/articles/5-things-to-know-about-capnography-in-cardiac-arrest-YipMTGQ2yTt5mTub/ Understand how continuous waveform capnography and ETCO2 monitoring during CPR can improve cardiac arrest outcomes Mon, 14 Apr 2025 14:03:00 GMT /capnography/articles/5-things-to-know-about-capnography-in-cardiac-arrest-YipMTGQ2yTt5mTub/ /good-news/n-h-ff-paramedic-recognized-for-off-duty-cardiac-arrest-save Off-duty Bedford Paramedic Remy Surprenant, alongside a retired Salem fire captain and staff, helped save a man in cardiac arrest, earning him two EMS Life Saving Awards Wed, 26 Mar 2025 15:47:39 GMT /good-news/n-h-ff-paramedic-recognized-for-off-duty-cardiac-arrest-save /ems-products/aeds/1m-initiative-aims-to-place-500-aeds-across-ala-county Mark Russell hopes his story will inspire support for the Huntsville Hospital Foundation’s initiative, which aims to place 500 AEDs in Madison County schools, recreational facilities and sports venues Wed, 19 Mar 2025 14:07:06 GMT /ems-products/aeds/1m-initiative-aims-to-place-500-aeds-across-ala-county /cardiac-care/six-minutes-to-live-mini-documentary-spotlights-cardiac-arrest-care-crisis The Six Minutes to Live webinar will showcase a decades-long fight for better resuscitation care, followed by a panel discussion with experts on actionable life-saving steps Mon, 17 Mar 2025 16:21:10 GMT /cardiac-care/six-minutes-to-live-mini-documentary-spotlights-cardiac-arrest-care-crisis /cpr/the-call-you-never-want-to-receive Firefighters perform CPR on fellow volunteer: Chief describes emotional toll Mon, 17 Mar 2025 15:24:26 GMT /cpr/the-call-you-never-want-to-receive /cardiac-care/ind-first-responders-recognized-for-cardiac-arrest-save Kokomo firefighters, an Ascension St. Vincent paramedic and EMT were reunited with their patient Sun, 09 Mar 2025 12:00:00 GMT /cardiac-care/ind-first-responders-recognized-for-cardiac-arrest-save /ems-education/articles/paramedic-terminology-10-phrases-everyone-should-know-V5spoqZSNSBhCXQB/ Understand some terms related to paramedic, EMT, first responder care should a loved one need an ambulance Thu, 06 Mar 2025 19:00:00 GMT /ems-education/articles/paramedic-terminology-10-phrases-everyone-should-know-V5spoqZSNSBhCXQB/ /cpr/n-c-firefighters-respond-to-ems-call-involving-one-of-their-own Westfield firefighters responded to a familiar address and found one of their own in cardiac arrest Tue, 25 Feb 2025 20:01:54 GMT /cpr/n-c-firefighters-respond-to-ems-call-involving-one-of-their-own /ems-products/cpr-resuscitation/articles/the-chain-of-survival-how-a-fire-chief-who-suffered-2-sudden-cardiac-arrests-beat-the-odds-sEBZgntVXGTqApiG/ A month after his son initiated CPR for his first SCA, Wayne Kewitsch suffered a second medical emergency while driving Mon, 17 Feb 2025 19:26:00 GMT /ems-products/cpr-resuscitation/articles/the-chain-of-survival-how-a-fire-chief-who-suffered-2-sudden-cardiac-arrests-beat-the-odds-sEBZgntVXGTqApiG/ /cpr/articles/how-to-buy-cpr-training-tools-gqDNs1OxtnXC1NPL/ Discover the top CPR training providers, certification steps and must-have CPR training tools Fri, 14 Feb 2025 21:33:00 GMT /cpr/articles/how-to-buy-cpr-training-tools-gqDNs1OxtnXC1NPL/ /ems-products/cpr-resuscitation/cpr-training-faqs-what-to-expect CPR training can prepare anyone to render lifesaving care Fri, 07 Feb 2025 14:04:31 GMT /ems-products/cpr-resuscitation/cpr-training-faqs-what-to-expect /community-awareness/articles/from-uh-oh-to-taking-action-t3n2Tplm5LhTgYzi/ Equipping citizens to put down the cell phone and save lives in an emergency Wed, 05 Feb 2025 14:37:00 GMT /community-awareness/articles/from-uh-oh-to-taking-action-t3n2Tplm5LhTgYzi/ /cpr/insider-analysis-why-bystander-cpr-rates-in-baltimore-fall-short Fear, misinformation, and cultural factors hinder bystander CPR in Baltimore Wed, 29 Jan 2025 17:02:19 GMT /cpr/insider-analysis-why-bystander-cpr-rates-in-baltimore-fall-short /patient-care-compassion/wrestling-with-cpr-and-compassion An EMT reflects on the intersection of duty, faith and humanity Wed, 29 Jan 2025 14:32:20 GMT /patient-care-compassion/wrestling-with-cpr-and-compassion /rescue/watch-n-j-officer-paramedic-save-unresponsive-infant The Middle Township officer arrived on the scene first and immediately began administering CPR; the paramedic took over CPR upon arrival until the child’s pulse returned Mon, 20 Jan 2025 13:00:00 GMT /rescue/watch-n-j-officer-paramedic-save-unresponsive-infant /cpr/wash-students-recall-using-cpr-to-save-coach Lewis and Clark High School students acted quickly when their coach collapsed during cross country practice Wed, 01 Jan 2025 17:00:00 GMT /cpr/wash-students-recall-using-cpr-to-save-coach /aed/championed-by-damar-hamlin-federal-bill-places-aeds-in-schools-boosts-cpr-training The HEARTS Act creates a grant program for schools to train students, staff and sports volunteers as well as purchase AEDs Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:45:22 GMT /aed/championed-by-damar-hamlin-federal-bill-places-aeds-in-schools-boosts-cpr-training /ems-products/cpr-resuscitation/articles/how-to-measure-high-quality-cpr-XBfIKVyap9hwIYoS/ Compression rate, depth and fraction are measures of high-quality CPR Thu, 19 Dec 2024 15:45:52 GMT /ems-products/cpr-resuscitation/articles/how-to-measure-high-quality-cpr-XBfIKVyap9hwIYoS/ /ems-products/cpr-resuscitation/articles/5-steps-to-delivering-high-quality-cpr-8Ru7ohdopWmLBpqR/ Make sure each of your service’s cardiac arrest patients get the best chance of survival by prioritizing high-quality CPR in training and in practice Thu, 19 Dec 2024 15:36:39 GMT /ems-products/cpr-resuscitation/articles/5-steps-to-delivering-high-quality-cpr-8Ru7ohdopWmLBpqR/ /good-news/father-daughter-team-saves-cardiac-arrest-victim-at-d-c-yoga-class A Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad father and daughter worked together to successfully resuscitate the patient before D.C. Fire and EMS arrived on scene Wed, 18 Dec 2024 15:58:18 GMT /good-news/father-daughter-team-saves-cardiac-arrest-victim-at-d-c-yoga-class /cpr/right-place-right-time-when-he-took-his-first-gasp-of-air-everything-was-loud-again Erin Mender, a registered nurse, details the moment a fellow healthcare professional responded to her compressions after collapsing on duty at a college football game Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:55:22 GMT /cpr/right-place-right-time-when-he-took-his-first-gasp-of-air-everything-was-loud-again /cardiac-care/conn-first-responders-face-2-cardiac-arrest-patients-when-one-of-their-own-goes-down As fire and EMS crews in Bolton went to work on a cardiac arrest patient, one of their own was stricken Thu, 12 Dec 2024 12:55:11 GMT /cardiac-care/conn-first-responders-face-2-cardiac-arrest-patients-when-one-of-their-own-goes-down /year-in-review/when-sports-and-public-safety-collide-biggest-moments-of-2024 From game-day rescues to chaotic showdowns, these unforgettable events put public safety in the spotlight this year Tue, 10 Dec 2024 22:16:15 GMT /year-in-review/when-sports-and-public-safety-collide-biggest-moments-of-2024 /cpr/right-place-right-time-when-he-took-his-first-gasp-of-air-everything-was-loud-again Erin Mender, a registered nurse, details the moment a fellow healthcare professional responded to her compressions after collapsing on duty at a college football game Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:55:22 GMT /cpr/right-place-right-time-when-he-took-his-first-gasp-of-air-everything-was-loud-again /ems-products/epcr-electronic-patient-care-reporting/articles/how-to-use-sample-history-as-an-effective-patient-assessment-tool-J6zeq7gHyFpijIat/ EMTs, paramedics use SAMPLE history to assess the patient's complaint or injury and make treatment decisions Mon, 08 Apr 2024 14:37:02 GMT /ems-products/epcr-electronic-patient-care-reporting/articles/how-to-use-sample-history-as-an-effective-patient-assessment-tool-J6zeq7gHyFpijIat/ /ems-products/cpr-resuscitation/neuro-pro-unveils-head-up-cpr-board-to-improve-survival-outcomes-during-resuscitation Invented by a 30-year firefighter/paramedic, the CPR board uses gravity to improve blood flow to the brain and heart Wed, 11 Sep 2024 18:34:35 GMT /ems-products/cpr-resuscitation/neuro-pro-unveils-head-up-cpr-board-to-improve-survival-outcomes-during-resuscitation /ems-week/articles/30-ways-to-celebrate-ems-week-PWdrYyiokXCU6flM/ Inspiring ways to recognize providers’ contributions, educate the community and recruit the next generation Mon, 13 May 2024 17:46:45 GMT /ems-week/articles/30-ways-to-celebrate-ems-week-PWdrYyiokXCU6flM/ /cpr/deck-the-halls-to-save-a-life-a-guide-to-cpr-friendly-christmas-songs Put away your Bee Gees record and try these holiday classics to keep the CPR pace this season Mon, 09 Dec 2024 20:49:53 GMT /cpr/deck-the-halls-to-save-a-life-a-guide-to-cpr-friendly-christmas-songs