A randomized trial shows no difference in adult patient outcomes with the two approaches. A previous nonrandomized study showed improved outcomes from adult cardiac arrest with compression-only ...
From Bad Bunny to Celia Cruz, music is being used to teach CPR rhythm, and experts say the right beat may help rescuers stay ...
High quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) increases survival outcomes. Smaller rescuers have been found to be at risk of providing inadequate CPR, particularly relating to chest compression ...
CPR’s mouth-to-mouth resuscitation and chest compressions have saved countless lives, but the chest pumps alone may be just as effective during medical emergencies. more A Japanese study found that ...
REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Physio-Control, Inc., the world’s leading provider of professional emergency response solutions, announced today that the main results of the large randomized LINC ...
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Is mouth to mouth necessary in CPR?

When people hear the term CPR, they often envision a mouth-to-mouth procedure, combined with applied pressure on the chest.
Pediatric resuscitation guidelines recommend continuous chest compression with asynchronized ventilation (CCaV) during cardiopulmonary resuscitation. We recently described that providing a constant ...
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - New Albany Fire has a new piece of equipment that can help save lives in a heart emergency. The LUCAS machine can be used when someone is in cardiac arrest. The machine ...
MILWAUKEE - New technology is helping save lives in southeast Wisconsin. An automated chest compression device is changing the way paramedics do their jobs. There are currently 12 LUCAS 3 devices with ...