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

Dr. Douglas Zipes answers the question: 'What Is A Defibrillator, How Is It Used — -- Question: What is a defibrillator and how is it used in the emergency room? Answer: A defibrillator is a ...

The American Heart Association notes heightened interest in CPR since Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest during last week's game. CPR can increase the chances of survival.

Vinuli Withanarachchie is a Clinical Research Assistant at Hato Hone St John. Bridget Dicker is Head of Clinical Audit and Research at Hato Hone St John. She is a member of the International Liaison ...

HOUSE. SKYLER HENRY, CBS NEWS, WASHINGTON. NEW TONIGHT THE CITY OF BONDURANT HAS BEEN GIVEN NEW LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT. TODAY, THEIR EMERGENCY SERVICES RECEIVED LIFEPAK 35 CARDIAC MONITORS. HERE’S A ...

Pulseless ventricular tachycardia occurs when an abnormally rapid heart rate originating in the heart’s lower chambers makes a pulse undetectable. Emergency cardiac defibrillation is usually necessary ...

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Two medical teams in Michigan are working together to launch the "nex gen" defibrillator. Life EMS, a West Michigan-owner provider, is anticipated to be the first emergency service ...

Damar Hamlin's remarkable recovery may not have been possible if things had gone differently in the moments after he collapsed. Following his medical rescue, the American Heart Association says it's ...