Make sure you and the child are in safe surroundings. Tap the child gently. Shout, “Are you OK?" Look quickly to see if the child has any injuries, bleeding, or medical problems. Two breaths can be ...

Using the CPR steps on someone who is not breathing can help keep them alive until the emergency services arrive. Knowing when to do CPR and how to perform it is important. Cardiopulmonary ...

Brain cells begin to die in less than five minutes without oxygen. CPR must start within two minutes when cardiac arrest happens. After nine minutes without oxygen, there is likely severe brain damage ...

This course is for healthcare professionals seeking an alternative method for completing an initial or renewal BLS course. The course includes CPR and AED skills for adult, child and infant.

As expected, the 2025 American Heart Association (AHA) Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) was recently released and it contains a wealth of ...

Countless chart smashes have had the ideal tempo of 100-120 BPM over the years. By Hannah Dailey In February, and especially on Valentine’s Day, hearts are on a lot of people’s minds. But while you’re ...

The American Heart Association maintains a training center through a partnership with the University at Buffalo, Recreation Department. CPR, AED and First Aid Training is available to the UB community ...

If someone’s heart suddenly stops beating, they may only have minutes to live. Doing CPR (cardiopulmonary resusciation) can increase their chances of survival. CPR makes sure blood keeps pumping, ...

Cardiac arrest, which often leads to a heart attack, is frighteningly common: every minute of every day there is another victim, according to the American Red Cross. Almost 80% of cardiac arrests ...

Bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is associated with higher survival for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, but whether its association with survival differs by patients’ sex and race and ...

May 10 started like any other day for Laura Machnik, who said goodbye to her 18-year-old son J.J. before she headed to work. He was headed to work out at a friend's house that morning, and after she ...