While it’s probably common knowledge not to take medical information from television, a majority of shows keep getting one ...

TV shows portray CPR incorrectly in most episodes, spreading outdated methods that discourage lifesaving action.

Few scripted TV programs demonstrate the proper way bystander CPR is meant to be performed, researchers reported Jan. 12 in ...

“Hands-Only CPR is a simple two-step process — call 911 if you see a teen or adult suddenly collapse and then push hard and ...

Each year, 475,000 Americans die from cardiac arrest, an electrical malfunction in the heart that causes an irregular heartbeat and disrupts the flow of blood to the brain, lungs and other organs.

Heart attacks are sudden, life-threatening emergencies that can happen to anyone, anywhere, regardless of age, lifestyle, or underlying health conditions. Immediate action is often the difference ...

The first week of June – National CPR & AED Awareness Week, June 1-7— gives Puget Sound residents the chance to learn about saving lives in the event of sudden cardiac arrest. Free Hands-Only™ CPR ...

TV shows often "inaccurately portray" who is most likely to need CPR and where out-of-hospital cardiac arrests happen.

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - More than 300,000 people suffer a cardiac arrest every year in this country, and 90% are fatal. “Sudden cardiac arrest is a major killer in the United States,” said James ...

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 ...

Safety Training Seminars’ posters will provide guidance for workplaces, schools, and healthcare facilities. California, United States, January ...