When cardiac arrest occurs, every second counts—but, according to a new study out of the University of Pittsburgh, the cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) techniques shown on television are misleading ...

TV depictions of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest may mislead viewers about who is most likely to need cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and where it's needed, according to new research published in ...

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a vital skill anyone can perform. It is administered to an unconscious person who is not breathing normally. More than 70% of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests ...

Performing CPR improves a person's chance of survival during cardiac arrest. Hands-only CPR involves only chest compressions at 100-120 beats per minute. Both chest compressions and rescue breathing ...

Good news for rock fans who like to be prepared — the American Heart Association says this '90s grunge his is the perfect tempo for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The organization posted a ...

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, popularly known as CPR, is an emergency procedure that is performed when someone's heartbeat or breathing stops. Giving CPR on time can increase the chance of survival ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Bystander CPR performed within the first 5 minutes of a cardiac arrest in children can nearly double their ...

Alex Hogan is STAT’s senior multimedia producer and host of STATus Report, STAT’s weekly video series. You can follow him on Bluesky. A doctor “pretending” to do CPR on a patient might seem like an ...

In an emergency, it's *** set of life saving recommendations that empower *** person to take action when every second counts. This week, the American Heart Association released updated recommendations ...

WASHINGTON — The American Heart Association updated their CPR guidelines Wednesday for the first time since 2020. The new guidelines include how to handle choking in adults, children and babies, and ...

The "2025 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC)," published today in the Association's flagship journal, Circulation, ...

A baby girl is alive and recovering Thursday thanks to the heroic, quick-thinking response from a grandfather and Upland police officers. "Is the baby breathing? Please, I’ve never dealt with this.