What is the purpose of CPR? The purpose of CPR is to apply pressure to an individual’s sternum (breastbone) so that the heart ...

A new feature for Android phone users can provide 911 dispatchers with live video of an emergency as it unfolds. The new feature also allows dispatchers to walk the caller through CPR and other ...

The guidelines recommend alternating 5 back blows followed by 5 abdominal thrusts for choking in conscious children and adults. HealthDay News — Guidance has been updated for cardiopulmonary ...

DALLAS, Oct. 22, 2025 —The “2025 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC),” published today in the Association’s flagship ...

A new Android feature rolling out Wednesday lets people share live video from their phone with emergency services. So if you're on a 911 call and are struggling to describe what's happening, you can ...

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PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) - September is Baby Safety Month, an opportunity for adults to review ways to protect their family's youngest members. In addition to childproofing homes and removing any ...

PUTNEY — It may be a few years away, but a new device with a long history of development could replace the AEDs that are ubiquitously attached to walls around the United States. Norman Paradis, of ...

The guidelines recommend alternating 5 back blows followed by 5 abdominal thrusts for choking in conscious children and adults until the object is expelled or the person becomes unresponsive.