/cpr CPR en-US Wed, 11 Jun 2025 14:00:12 GMT /one-for-the-road/one-for-the-road-get-back-on-the-chest-quicker Cardiac arrest research shows continuous CPR compressions increase perfusion pressure — and the chances of ROSC Wed, 11 Jun 2025 14:00:12 GMT /one-for-the-road/one-for-the-road-get-back-on-the-chest-quicker /cardiac-care/articles/cpr-shuffle-the-life-saving-playlist-you-need-hl3vty9x5q4HeCpk/ This curated list of songs maintains the perfect tempo to guide your CPR compressions, ensuring you're prepared to act swiftly and effectively in emergencies Thu, 22 May 2025 22:01:00 GMT /cardiac-care/articles/cpr-shuffle-the-life-saving-playlist-you-need-hl3vty9x5q4HeCpk/ /ems-products/patient-handling/articles/misinterpreting-the-results-of-a-sternum-rub-Zk7mSQgBWXfyvygq/ A go-to test for consciousness or a risky habit? The truth about the sternum rub revealed Thu, 22 May 2025 17:25:00 GMT /ems-products/patient-handling/articles/misinterpreting-the-results-of-a-sternum-rub-Zk7mSQgBWXfyvygq/ /one-for-the-road/one-for-the-road-get-back-on-the-chest-quicker Cardiac arrest research shows continuous CPR compressions increase perfusion pressure — and the chances of ROSC Wed, 11 Jun 2025 14:00:12 GMT /one-for-the-road/one-for-the-road-get-back-on-the-chest-quicker /substance-abuse/conn-city-responds-to-overdose-spike-with-free-cpr-narcan-training Following a spike in overdoses, New Haven is offering free CPR, Narcan and AED training at city libraries to equip residents with life-saving skills Fri, 06 Jun 2025 12:54:27 GMT /substance-abuse/conn-city-responds-to-overdose-spike-with-free-cpr-narcan-training /cpr/cpr-in-the-bank-calif-hospital-brings-cpr-training-to-the-community In a push to boost cardiac arrest survival rates, Bakersfield Hospital and the American Heart Association held CPR demos inside banks, turning everyday errands into lifesaving opportunities Wed, 04 Jun 2025 16:52:22 GMT /cpr/cpr-in-the-bank-calif-hospital-brings-cpr-training-to-the-community /cardiac-care/articles/cpr-shuffle-the-life-saving-playlist-you-need-hl3vty9x5q4HeCpk/ This curated list of songs maintains the perfect tempo to guide your CPR compressions, ensuring you're prepared to act swiftly and effectively in emergencies Thu, 22 May 2025 22:01:00 GMT /cardiac-care/articles/cpr-shuffle-the-life-saving-playlist-you-need-hl3vty9x5q4HeCpk/ /ems-products/patient-handling/articles/misinterpreting-the-results-of-a-sternum-rub-Zk7mSQgBWXfyvygq/ A go-to test for consciousness or a risky habit? The truth about the sternum rub revealed Thu, 22 May 2025 17:25:00 GMT /ems-products/patient-handling/articles/misinterpreting-the-results-of-a-sternum-rub-Zk7mSQgBWXfyvygq/ /ems-management/pa-ems-opens-new-headquarters-honors-lifesaving-efforts-during-ems-week Lancaster EMS opened its $6 million headquarters while recognizing the critical role of CPR training and a strong emergency response system Thu, 22 May 2025 14:07:17 GMT /ems-management/pa-ems-opens-new-headquarters-honors-lifesaving-efforts-during-ems-week /ems-week/articles/30-ways-to-celebrate-ems-week-PWdrYyiokXCU6flM/ Inspiring ways to recognize providers’ contributions, educate the community and recruit the next generation Mon, 19 May 2025 19:22:00 GMT /ems-week/articles/30-ways-to-celebrate-ems-week-PWdrYyiokXCU6flM/ /pediatric-care/kan-first-responders-honored-for-saving-baby-in-cardiac-emergency After responding to a call just blocks from their station, Wichita Fire Station 5 and Sedgwick County EMS resuscitated a newborn in distress Sun, 18 May 2025 16:00:00 GMT /pediatric-care/kan-first-responders-honored-for-saving-baby-in-cardiac-emergency /cpr/cpr-confidence-fills-in-the-missing-link-in-cardiac-arrest-survival With more than 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests annually in the U.S., the majority prove fatal, often due to delays in care. Quick intervention is critical, yet fewer than half of victims receive help before EMS arrives Sat, 17 May 2025 16:00:00 GMT /cpr/cpr-confidence-fills-in-the-missing-link-in-cardiac-arrest-survival /ems-products/capnography/articles/5-tips-to-provide-safe-and-effective-ventilation-K7W3xTJA8u7CkFt2/ Learn 5 critical tips EMS crews need to follow for effective airway and breathing management, including capnography use and team roles Thu, 15 May 2025 14:29:00 GMT /ems-products/capnography/articles/5-tips-to-provide-safe-and-effective-ventilation-K7W3xTJA8u7CkFt2/ /paramedic-chief/cpr-training-aeds-highlighted-in-state-award-for-pa-ems-chief Somerset Area Ambulance Chief John Jordan was honored for expanding access to defibrillators, improving CPR training and leading his team through rising call volumes and staffing challenges Tue, 13 May 2025 10:00:00 GMT /paramedic-chief/cpr-training-aeds-highlighted-in-state-award-for-pa-ems-chief /cpr/conn-officers-daughter-follows-dispatchers-cpr-instructions-saving-his-life A North Haven officer's 9-year-old daughter's quick thinking and guidance from a dispatcher helped revive her father during cardiac arrest Fri, 09 May 2025 17:18:37 GMT /cpr/conn-officers-daughter-follows-dispatchers-cpr-instructions-saving-his-life /ems-social-media/articles/may-the-4th-be-with-you-and-all-those-who-see-your-star-wars-themed-social-media-content-ray4kPkNNrEazJqd/ Firefighters and EMS providers created and shared these six informative, fun posts and videos Fri, 02 May 2025 17:20:00 GMT /ems-social-media/articles/may-the-4th-be-with-you-and-all-those-who-see-your-star-wars-themed-social-media-content-ray4kPkNNrEazJqd/ /good-news/off-duty-n-y-paramedics-save-woman-during-anniversary-dinner The off-duty paramedic couple sprang into action during their anniversary dinner, rushing to save an elderly woman who was choking Thu, 17 Apr 2025 12:30:59 GMT /good-news/off-duty-n-y-paramedics-save-woman-during-anniversary-dinner /clinical/one-for-the-road-restrain-and-sedate-a-patient-during-cpr Steve Whitehead describes when you might encounter this scenario and how you should handle it Wed, 16 Apr 2025 14:57:42 GMT /clinical/one-for-the-road-restrain-and-sedate-a-patient-during-cpr /capnography/articles/5-things-to-know-about-capnography-in-cardiac-arrest-YipMTGQ2yTt5mTub/ Understand how continuous waveform capnography and ETCO2 monitoring during CPR can improve cardiac arrest outcomes Mon, 14 Apr 2025 14:03:00 GMT /capnography/articles/5-things-to-know-about-capnography-in-cardiac-arrest-YipMTGQ2yTt5mTub/ /good-news/n-h-ff-paramedic-recognized-for-off-duty-cardiac-arrest-save Off-duty Bedford Paramedic Remy Surprenant, alongside a retired Salem fire captain and staff, helped save a man in cardiac arrest, earning him two EMS Life Saving Awards Wed, 26 Mar 2025 15:47:39 GMT /good-news/n-h-ff-paramedic-recognized-for-off-duty-cardiac-arrest-save /ems-products/aeds/1m-initiative-aims-to-place-500-aeds-across-ala-county Mark Russell hopes his story will inspire support for the Huntsville Hospital Foundation’s initiative, which aims to place 500 AEDs in Madison County schools, recreational facilities and sports venues Wed, 19 Mar 2025 14:07:06 GMT /ems-products/aeds/1m-initiative-aims-to-place-500-aeds-across-ala-county /cardiac-care/six-minutes-to-live-mini-documentary-spotlights-cardiac-arrest-care-crisis The Six Minutes to Live webinar will showcase a decades-long fight for better resuscitation care, followed by a panel discussion with experts on actionable life-saving steps Mon, 17 Mar 2025 16:21:10 GMT /cardiac-care/six-minutes-to-live-mini-documentary-spotlights-cardiac-arrest-care-crisis /cpr/the-call-you-never-want-to-receive Firefighters perform CPR on fellow volunteer: Chief describes emotional toll Mon, 17 Mar 2025 15:24:26 GMT /cpr/the-call-you-never-want-to-receive /cardiac-care/ind-first-responders-recognized-for-cardiac-arrest-save Kokomo firefighters, an Ascension St. Vincent paramedic and EMT were reunited with their patient Sun, 09 Mar 2025 12:00:00 GMT /cardiac-care/ind-first-responders-recognized-for-cardiac-arrest-save /ems-education/articles/paramedic-terminology-10-phrases-everyone-should-know-V5spoqZSNSBhCXQB/ Understand some terms related to paramedic, EMT, first responder care should a loved one need an ambulance Thu, 06 Mar 2025 19:00:00 GMT /ems-education/articles/paramedic-terminology-10-phrases-everyone-should-know-V5spoqZSNSBhCXQB/ /cpr/n-c-firefighters-respond-to-ems-call-involving-one-of-their-own Westfield firefighters responded to a familiar address and found one of their own in cardiac arrest Tue, 25 Feb 2025 20:01:54 GMT /cpr/n-c-firefighters-respond-to-ems-call-involving-one-of-their-own /ems-products/cpr-resuscitation/articles/the-chain-of-survival-how-a-fire-chief-who-suffered-2-sudden-cardiac-arrests-beat-the-odds-sEBZgntVXGTqApiG/ A month after his son initiated CPR for his first SCA, Wayne Kewitsch suffered a second medical emergency while driving Mon, 17 Feb 2025 19:26:00 GMT /ems-products/cpr-resuscitation/articles/the-chain-of-survival-how-a-fire-chief-who-suffered-2-sudden-cardiac-arrests-beat-the-odds-sEBZgntVXGTqApiG/ /cpr/articles/how-to-buy-cpr-training-tools-gqDNs1OxtnXC1NPL/ Discover the top CPR training providers, certification steps and must-have CPR training tools Fri, 14 Feb 2025 21:33:00 GMT /cpr/articles/how-to-buy-cpr-training-tools-gqDNs1OxtnXC1NPL/ /ems-products/cpr-resuscitation/cpr-training-faqs-what-to-expect CPR training can prepare anyone to render lifesaving care. Here's what to expect in CPR class. Fri, 07 Feb 2025 14:04:31 GMT /ems-products/cpr-resuscitation/cpr-training-faqs-what-to-expect /cpr/right-place-right-time-when-he-took-his-first-gasp-of-air-everything-was-loud-again Erin Mender, a registered nurse, details the moment a fellow healthcare professional responded to her compressions after collapsing on duty at a college football game Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:55:22 GMT /cpr/right-place-right-time-when-he-took-his-first-gasp-of-air-everything-was-loud-again /ems-week/articles/30-ways-to-celebrate-ems-week-PWdrYyiokXCU6flM/ Inspiring ways to recognize providers’ contributions, educate the community and recruit the next generation Mon, 19 May 2025 19:22:00 GMT /ems-week/articles/30-ways-to-celebrate-ems-week-PWdrYyiokXCU6flM/ /ems-products/epcr-electronic-patient-care-reporting/articles/how-to-use-sample-history-as-an-effective-patient-assessment-tool-J6zeq7gHyFpijIat/ EMTs, paramedics use SAMPLE history to assess the patient's complaint or injury and make treatment decisions Mon, 08 Apr 2024 14:37:02 GMT /ems-products/epcr-electronic-patient-care-reporting/articles/how-to-use-sample-history-as-an-effective-patient-assessment-tool-J6zeq7gHyFpijIat/ /ems-products/cpr-resuscitation/neuro-pro-unveils-head-up-cpr-board-to-improve-survival-outcomes-during-resuscitation Invented by a 30-year firefighter/paramedic, the CPR board uses gravity to improve blood flow to the brain and heart Wed, 11 Sep 2024 18:34:35 GMT /ems-products/cpr-resuscitation/neuro-pro-unveils-head-up-cpr-board-to-improve-survival-outcomes-during-resuscitation /cpr/deck-the-halls-to-save-a-life-a-guide-to-cpr-friendly-christmas-songs Put away your Bee Gees record and try these holiday classics to keep the CPR pace this season Mon, 09 Dec 2024 20:49:53 GMT /cpr/deck-the-halls-to-save-a-life-a-guide-to-cpr-friendly-christmas-songs