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 ...

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 ...

When done correctly, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or CPR, has the potential to save lives. This technique is used in medical emergencies such as cardiac arrest to maintain the flow of oxygen-rich ...

Until now, not much research had been done to find the best CPR methods from data that accounted for both compression rate and chest depth. Now, new data gives some exciting new answers. Sep 25, 2019 ...

TUCSON, Ariz. – The chance of surviving a cardiac arrest outside a hospital was found to be twice as high when bystanders performed continuous chest compressions without mouth-to-mouth breathing than ...

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a vital skill anyone can perform. It is administered to an unconscious person who is ...

TV depictions of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest may mislead viewers about who is most likely to need cardiopulmonary ...

TV shows portray CPR incorrectly in most episodes, spreading outdated methods that discourage lifesaving action.