Each year in the month of February, the United States government recognizes national Heart Month as a time to raise awareness about heart health and cardiovascular disease. This month... read more →
High-quality chest compressions are the foundation of high-quality CPR, which is the primary influence on survival from cardiac arrest. These external compressions directly compress the heart, forcing blood to... read more →
High-quality CPR improves the chances of surviving a cardiac arrest emergency. But many people are confused whether rescue breaths are necessary during CPR. The simplest way to combat confusing... read more →
Is it safe to perform CPR and use an AED on a pregnant person? This is a common question for many bystanders as they might feel hesitant to intervene... read more →
Many states across the country now require CPR and AED training as part of their state curriculum requirement for high school students. These new CPR education laws are already... read more →
High-quality CPR and early AED use can more than double the likelihood of survival for sudden cardiac arrest victims. But do you know what to do if someone suddenly... read more →
The combination of early CPR and early AED use can more than double the chances of survival. However, bystander CPR occurs less often within underserved populations. A recent Sudden... read more →
CPR Instructors should skillfully model giving and receiving constructive feedback to foster a positive learning environment for all students. To be effective, your feedback needs to build your students... read more →
Most out-of-hospital cardiac arrests (OHCA) occur in the home, meaning your CPR training is most likely to be used to save the life of a loved one. A recent... read more →
To continue to improve training and increase survival rates of cardiac arrest, we need to better understand the perspective of lay rescuers. This includes why they did or didn’t... read more →