by admin | Dec 29, 2015 | American Heart Association, Chain of Survival, CPR, Hands-Only CPR, In the News, Sudden Cardiac Arrest
A strong Chain of Survival can improve chances of survival and recovery for victims of heart attack, stroke and other emergencies. In less than 12 minutes, you can watch all the videos below, get a refresher on CPR training and more fully understand your role in the...
by admin | Oct 30, 2015 | AED Donations, JMF News
The John Mack Foundation is dedicated to the prevention of sudden cardiac death through education and access to life-saving defibrillators. For Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month we’re donating AEDs to four local organizations: Verde View Equestrian Center...
by admin | Oct 20, 2015 | American Heart Association, Chain of Survival, CPR, CPR in Schools, Hands-Only CPR, In the News, Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Second Opinion collaborated with the American Heart Association (AHA) to produce a television special designed to teach Hands-Only CPR to all of America. CPR in America premiered on public television stations across the country on October 15. Its airing coincided with...
by admin | Oct 16, 2015 | American Heart Association, Chain of Survival, CPR, Hands-Only CPR, In the News, Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Since first establishing guidelines in 1966, the American Heart Association has led evaluation and dissemination of the latest resuscitation science to help inform and modernize the lifesaving practice of CPR. The AHA guidelines, updated every 5 years, are used to...
by admin | Oct 13, 2015 | CPR, In the News
Good CPR requires 100 to 120 chest compressions per minute. If you go too fast or too slow it’s not as effective. Researchers say using a metronome helps medical providers maintain the right pace. The following story by NPR’s health policy correspondent, Patti...