Imagine you are at a wedding but the groom, who is about to say “I do” collapses at the altar. What would you do if you were among the audience? Scream? Create space for him? Call for an ambulance?

As a certified First Aid/CPR/AED instructor, I've trained many, many people during the past few years. I've learned a great deal from those I've trained, as well. As a certified EMT—Intermediate and ...

When someone goes into cardiac arrest outside a hospital -- a fatal event more than 95% of the time -- paramedics almost always use a defibrillator to shock the heart back into normal rhythm. But that ...

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and defibrillation are crucial life-saving techniques that can greatly influence survival rates during emergencies involving sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). The ...

When it comes to the safety and well-being of those under your care, being prepared for emergencies is essential. Whether you're a parent, teacher, or caregiver, learning CPR and first aid can help ...

An app connects CPR-trained citizens with victims of cardiac arrest. It's a bit like calling for a Lyft. But instead of a driver, a mobile app that just went live in Sonoma County will dispatch an ...

What would I have done? That was the question I found myself pondering when I heard the 911 call made in early March from a California independent living facility about an 87-year-old resident who had ...