While it’s probably common knowledge not to take medical information from television, a majority of shows keep getting one ...
Television characters who experience cardiac arrest outside a hospital are more likely to receive CPR than people in real life. But the CPR on these shows often depicts outdated practices and ...
A randomized trial shows no difference in adult patient outcomes with the two approaches. A previous nonrandomized study showed improved outcomes from adult cardiac arrest with compression-only ...
What is the purpose of CPR? The purpose of CPR is to apply pressure to an individual’s sternum (breastbone) so that the heart ...
Checking for a pulse and giving rescue breaths are just some of the ways TV inaccurately depicts CPR for sudden cardiac ...
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 ...
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 ...
Survival rates for Black women are far worse after bystander CPR than for White men, according to a study published this month in the American Heart Association journal Circulation. The study ...
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