Around 5,000 cardiac arrests take place in Ireland every year. In each case, having someone nearby who can perform CPR immediately is crucial to their survival. CPR stands for Cardio Pulmonary ...

Every year, 350,000 people die from cardiac arrest in the United States. However, hands-on emergency intervention like cardiopulmonary resuscitation – or CPR – from a bystander can make the difference ...

World Restart a Heart Day on October 16 will mark the importance of CPR care in Ireland Irish Heart Foundation's Resuscitation Manager, Brigid Sinnott The public has been urged not to be afraid of ...

A new public awareness campaign is getting underway to explain the steps of CPR. It is estimated that between 5,000 to 6,000 fatalities every year result from cardiac arrest. The new campaign aims to ...

We all know that CPR saves lives, and most people receive some training as part of their education, but could you actually resuscitate a real person in need? Dr. Edmond Hooker, professor of health ...

April 6, 2002 started out like any other busy day during the National Cherry Blossom Festival, with crowds of tourists pouring into Washington, D.C., to view the blooming cherry trees and tour the ...

If a medical emergency arises while you're at home, you might be the only help available until professionals arrive. One of the main methods to know is CPR, or cardiopulmonary resuscitation. According ...

Different than a heart attack, a cardiac arrest is a life-threatening medical emergency where the heart suddenly stops beating. If you're ever on hand when this happens, knowing how to do CPR can help ...

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