Well, when it comes to delivering more effective CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation)—CPR that can save lives—results from a new study in the journal, Resuscitation, point to data indicating that ...

Bystander-performed CPR for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest incidents before the arrival of emergency personnel doubled the survival rate compared with no CPR, according to findings published in ...

Data from a cluster-randomized trial demonstrated that continuous chest compressions during CPR did not affect survival or neurological function compared with interrupted chest compressions. Graham ...

When done correctly, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or CPR, has the potential to save lives. This technique is used in medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest to maintain the flow of oxygen-rich ...

According to the company HeartSine, which just released its newest AED to the U.S. market, the samaritan(R) PAD 450P with CPR Rate AdvisorTM, is the first and only FDA-cleared AED to provide real-time ...

Survival rates for sudden cardiac arrest patients increased when professional rescuers focused on minimizing interruptions to chest compressions during CPR. Compression rate was increased to 50 ...

MinnPost’s reporting is free every single day, but it isn’t free to produce. Join 4,800 members with a donation right now. If you’ve ever completed a course in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), you ...

MILWAUKEE - New technology is helping save lives in southeast Wisconsin. An automated chest compression device is changing the way paramedics do their jobs. There are currently 12 LUCAS 3 devices with ...

Patients experiencing non-trauma–related cardiac arrest derive no added protection against death or neurological damage when emergency medical services (EMS) providers use continuous chest ...

(HealthDay News) — The rate of chest compressions during CPR can be optimized by the use of a metronome, according to a study published online October 12 in Pediatrics. Elise Zimmerman, MD, from ...