On Wednesday, March 4, the Sturbridge Fire Department held a ceremony to honor the local first responders who helped save ...

In a shooting event or other trauma, you could help keep someone alive. Some basic CPR, Stop the Bleed training can help you be prepared ...

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 ...

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Chad Curry has spent nearly three decades at UMC EMS. He’s seen a lot over the years and understands the importance of his crew being prepared at all times. “When you think ...

New research shows that bystander CPR can substantially improve a person's odds of surviving a cardiac arrest while avoiding major brain damage, especially if given immediately. Reading time 3 minutes ...

Joy Keohane, the HEB school district health services coordinator, shows class attendees how to do chest compressions during a CPR class at the Pat May Center in Bedford in October. Chris Torres ...

Television characters who experience cardiac arrest outside a hospital are more likely to receive CPR than people in real life. But the CPR on these shows often depicts outdated practices and ...

Every second counts in a cardiac arrest; yet gender disparity still shapes who receives lifesaving bystander CPR. This International Women’s Day, Magpas Air Ambulance is working to change that.

Microgravity makes it tricky to do simple tasks like eating, using the toilet and showering, so it is no wonder that performing CPR on someone whose heart stops beating in space is an extremely ...