CPR for children consists of cycles of 30 chest compressions, at 100-120 compressions per minute, followed by two breaths. For adults, bystander CPR administered within 10 minutes after cardiac arrest ...

Initiating CPR within the first five minutes after cardiac arrest can nearly double the chances of survival for children, according to preliminary research analyzing data for more than 10,000 children ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — The American Heart Association hosted dozens of CPR trainings throughout February's Heart Month with a focus on training those in minority communities. This focus has been ...

Hands-only CPR is just two steps: call 911 when someone collapses, then start chest compressions. The AHA officially endorsed ...

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 ...

As Anniston Fairbanks walked out of school one day at the age of 9, she felt dizzy and lost consciousness. Luckily, the family member who was there to pick her up knew CPR and saved her. “We thought ...

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

Recently, I visited a local high school for a very important educational event. As the students made their way into the gymnasium, I could feel the enthusiasm among them. Their curiosity was also ...

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 ...

Michael Welsh, his wife Alison, daughter Rachel and son Christopher. (British Heart Foundation via SWNS) By Elizabeth Hunter via SWNS A father who suffered a cardiac arrest in his sleep was saved by ...

NFL's Raheem Morris used new CPR/AED training to help save a 3-year-old from drowning in Vegas. Morris credited the training for his swift response, highlighting recent NFL health scares. The child ...

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) performed within five minutes of a child's heart stopping nearly doubled their chances of survival, according to preliminary research to be presented at the ...