When someone suffers from cardiac arrest — an electrical malfunction in the heart that abruptly stops it from beating — knowing how to perform CPR can literally save their life. But more often than ...
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 ...
In an effort to bring more awareness to what American Heart Associations calls ‘CPR Week,’ Chris & Joe learn hands only CPR from Marcus Sia, Chief Nursing Officer at Abrazo Arizona Heart Hospital.
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 ...
Before beginning Hands-only CPR, it's essential to check if the person truly needs help. Start by tapping their shoulder and loudly asking, "Are you OK?" This simple action helps assess consciousness.
Ask Alexa or Siri about the weather. But if you want to save someone’s life? Call 911 for that. Voice assistants often fall flat when asked how to perform CPR, according to a study published Monday.
FARGO — Wednesday, Feb. 1, kicks off American Heart Month, which is an effort to raise awareness for cardiovascular health throughout the month of February. It comes nearly a month to the day after ...