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Archive for April, 2014

Success of bystander CPR is improved when people help

Apr
19

Date: April 19th, 2014

There is a very high chance that people who suffers from cardiac arrest outside hospital settings will make it if more than one bystander helps them.

Things bystanders should be aware of about CPR

Apr
18

Date: April 18th, 2014

A significant number of CPR that was initiated by bystanders often results in the victim getting brain damage.

The mortality of postop is up when CPR is required

Apr
18

Date: April 18th, 2014

Very few patients who receive CPR after or during surgery do get to survive. In figures, only 1 out of 5 makes it.

AHA calls for enhanced bystander CPR training

Apr
17

Date: April 17th, 2014

The result of sudden cardiac arrest that occurs outside hospital remains significantly low.

CPR reduces yield for Kids with cardiovascular ailment

Apr
14

Date: April 14th, 2014

The finding indicated that CPR was definitely required by one in every 135 children who were admitted with cardiovascular ailments.

Acting fast is a key in improving cardiac arrest survival

Apr
13

Date: April 13th, 2014

User-friendly defibrillators and can help save a life when administered immediately after the attack.

Knowledge of CPR helps two boys save baby’s life

Apr
12

Date: April 12th, 2014

It’s amazing how two young male kids from Georgia were able to rise to the occasion during a tense moment and save the life of a child.

CPR always works when AEDS work

Apr
11

Date: April 11th, 2014

Researchers have discovered that the knowledge of using CPR can come in handy when AEDs fail to resuscitate a victim suffering from a heart attack.

Extensive CPR training to increase survival rates

Apr
10

Date: April 10th, 2014

According to a study done in Denmark, survival rates of people suffering from a heart attack can significantly be increased if there is extensive CPR training.

Bystander CPR made a priority by heart experts

Apr
09

Date: April 9th, 2014

There is a very high chance that people suffering from a heart attack will survive if the people aiding them are helped by 911 or emergency services dispatchers.