CPR
Sudden cardiac arrest can strike without warning, and every minute counts
NYPD bodycam footage from the Jordan Neely trial underscores the importance of hands-only CPR and AED use when faced with an unresponsive subject
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LACoFD-trained James and Jackson Lowrey performed CPR and called 911
Los Angeles County paramedics 鈥渄etermined the patient had signs of life,鈥� the sheriff鈥檚 department said
West Paterson鈥檚 Valeria Franco treated Rev. Anthony Palmer for about half an hour without equipment before a crew arrived
Rachel Peace鈥檚 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 鈥渃ontinues to progress remarkably in his recovery,鈥� the team says
鈥淭he man grunted, fluttered his eyelids,鈥� said Lt. Adam Jordan after he used an AED on the collapsed man. 鈥淚 talked to him a little bit, I said, 鈥榃elcome back.鈥欌��
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
SA国际传媒 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
鈥淵ou think, 鈥楾his is good to have, but will I ever need to know how to do CPR?鈥欌�� Joe Greco said. 鈥淚n my case, I did.鈥�
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鈥� survival rates
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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鈥檚 mother yelling, ran over and performed CPR until EMS providers arrived
The study鈥檚 lead researcher said the findings are a strong reminder that bystanders who witness a cardiac arrest should quickly call 911 and perform CPR
鈥淥nce I got her flipped over on her back and I started doing the thrusts I started feeling her heart,鈥� 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
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