by Carol Theis“Do I give breaths?” “Do I start chest compressions?” “What exactly is rescue breathing?” These are common questions in CPR classes, and the terminology can sound more complicated than it really is. The simplest way to understand it is this: CPR is used when the heart is no longer pumping effectively. Rescue breathing is used […]
by Troy BowmanCPR Chest Compression Technique: How to Push Hard, Push Fast, and Help Save a Life Sudden cardiac arrest does not usually give people much time to think. The tragedy that just happens… One moment, someone may be standing, talking, or sitting at the dinner table. The next, they collapse. They do not respond when you […]
by Peter J J KlotunowitchBy Peter J Klotunowitch – Updated 2026 Cardiac arrest is still one of the leading causes of death in the United States. It can happen suddenly, often when an electrical problem in the heart causes it to stop pumping blood the way it should. When that happens, every minute counts. The person does not need […]
by Nupur AgarwalReal CPR is very different from classroom CPR. You come in contact with a lot of bodily fluids when actually performing CPR in a real life situation. To assuage the public’s fear, CPR training now incorporates personal protective gear
by Axe ValeCardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is an emergency medical procedure used to preserve brain and organ viability in a person experiencing cardiac arrest, defined as the abrupt cessation of effective cardiac mechanical activity resulting in loss of systemic circulation. When the heart stops pumping, cerebral perfusion drops to zero, and irreversible neuronal injury begins within 3 to […]
by Troy BowmanCPR is something people do when someone’s heart stops working. Your heart is like a pump.It pushes blood around your body so your brain and body get air and energy. If the heart stops, the blood stops moving.That means the brain does not get the air it needs. That is very dangerous. CPR is when […]
by Troy BowmanIn the bustling streets of New York, 35-year-old Shawn was rushing to catch the subway when he suddenly collapsed. Bystanders watched helplessly as this seemingly healthy young professional lie motionless on the platform. What they witnessed was a chilling example of a silent killer. It can strike anytime, anywhere and can affect anybody, regardless of […]
by Siam BCardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a lifesaving procedure that can be used to save lives in emergencies like drowning or heart attack, where the individual’s heartbeat and/or breathing have suddenly stopped. CPR can be performed anywhere when an individual develops cardiac arrest including areas outside the hospital like an airplane, swimming pool, or even a shopping […]
by Siam BIntroduction There are some subtle differences in performing CPR in babies compared to adults and older children. Babies are not only smaller in size but are also fragile- CPR done inappropriately can cause damage to many internal organs in children less than 1 year of age. But it is important to know how to perform […]
by Siam BThe protocol for CPR in children is similar to that in adults. Safety First Always make sure that the child is away from any impending danger. CPR should always be done in a safe location The next step is to check the child’s level of consciousness. Do this by tapping the child on the shoulder […]
by AnonymousCPR courses are organized and taught to help provide medical professionals, first responders, caregivers, and everyday people the training and tools to help resuscitate an unresponsive person. But how did the medical science behind resuscitating people develop over time to become a well-researched and highly effective method of saving lives that just about anybody can learn to do?
by Donna RyanAround 275,000 people, per year, experience OHCA (out-of-hospital cardiac arrest) incidents. This finding was reported by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) in the U.S. National Institutes of Health’s National Library of Medicine archives. This number pertains to people living in Europe. U.S. Statistics for OHCAs It has also been found that a large […]
by Derek WalbornCommon CPR questions How do I know if the CPR is actually working? While it is difficult to know if applying chest compressions are having an effect on a person’s pulse, you can take note of whether or not the victim’s chest is rising when you breathe into their mouth. Can I accidentally kill someone […]
by Peter J J KlotunowitchBy Peter J Klotunowitch The American Heart Association (AHA) gave a “Call to Action” for bystander witnessed an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest of probable cardiac origin. The national news media picked this up and announced to the public that the new AHA recommendation is to do compression only Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation. From the number of […]
by Benjamin RousseyYou’ve seen it dozens of times before, plastered across your television screen: the agonized grimace, the surprise collapse, and the painful grasping at one’s chest. In the world of medicine, it’s called the Hollywood Heart Attack.