Black patients experience worse cardiac care, lower survival rates Sep 16, 2009
The data on racial differences in care was gleaned from a national registry of in-hospital resuscitation events gathered by the American Heart Association's National Registry of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, a registry the U-M Medical Center participates in for quality improvement ... American Heart Association National Registry of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. (EurekAlert!)
Free Spanish-Language Online Video Teaches Hands-Only(TM) CPR Sep 15, 2009
15), the American Heart Association encourages you to learn to save the life of a loved one or someone in your community: Get instructions on administering Hands-Only CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) via a free, Spanish-language online video. The video, recently created by the American Heart Association, is available in English and Spanish and is located at. (PR Newswire)
It's Back to Basics to Save a Life Aug 25, 2009
But studies now show that none of those advanced techniques saves lives as well as ordinary cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or CPR. And what's more, those studies have also found that a truncated version of CPR that tosses out mouth-to-mouth in favor of simple and sustained chest compressions increases survival rates dramatically. "It's been shown to work, while these other things have not been shown to improve survival," said Dr. Alex Garza, an associate professor of emergency medicine at the... (MEDLINEplus)
Delays In Defibrillation Not Explained By Traditional Hospital Factors Aug 19, 2009
and colleagues analyzed records from 7,479 adult inpatients with cardiac arrest (average age 67 years) at 200 hospitals included in the National Registry of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (NRCPR) ... "In this issue of the Archives, Chan et al extend their prior work by demonstrating wide variation in the frequency of delayed hospital defibrillation among 200 hospitals participating in the National Registry of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (NRCPR)," they continue ... Paul S. Chan; Graham Nichol;... (Science Daily)
Cardiac Arrest Resuscitation: Passive Oxygen Flow Better Than Assisted Ventilation Aug 16, 2009
The Sarver Heart Center's Resuscitation Research Group developed a modified protocol for treating out-of-hospital cardiac arrest called Cardiocerebral Resuscitation, as opposed to Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, which should be reserved for respiratory arrest (such as near-drowning or drug overdose). Under the new concept, first tested in Wisconsin, EMS personnel no longer intubated the patient for ventilation. (Science Daily)
Butte man drowns at Alberton Gorge (36) Aug 12, 2009
Bystanders were rendering medical aid and giving cardiopulmonary resuscitation to the victim, who was apparently a member of a private four-boat trip. Several individuals in Johnston's group had extensive experience in water rescue and emergency medical response and sprung into action, he said. (Montana Standard, MT)
Imperial County man thanks Naval Air Facility El Centro fire department for saving his life Aug 7, 2009
Martin, Firefighter Ricky Garcia and Federal Patrolman Gary Heine approached Rodriguez, checked for a pulse and began cardiopulmonary resuscitation when they found no vital signs, Martin said. Firefighter Andrew Loper then came to the scene with a defibrillator, a device that would save Rodriguez s life. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Man Who Died While Climbing Cowles Mtn. Identified Aug 7, 2009
One of the hikers who found Mathias performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation until a city helicopter crew arrived over the area and lowered a medic to the ground so he could take over the revival efforts, San Diego fire-rescue spokesman Maurice Luque said. Mathias was pronounced dead at the scene about 4 p.m., Luque said. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Cooling Therapy For Cardiac Arrest Survivors Is As Cost-effective As Accepted Treatments Aug 7, 2009
Despite repeating this recommendation in the 2005 American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care, along with other studies that show its benefits, therapeutic hypothermia hasn t been adopted as quickly as one would hope. We thought it would be a good idea to determine whether cost should be a barrier to its use. (Science Daily)
Little Lifesavers: Kids Capable Of CPR Aug 4, 2009
27, 2007) Thirteen year olds can perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as well as adults, finds a new study ... (June 1, 2007) New findings show that the majority of people untrained in how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and even many trained emergency personnel, do not push with enough force to properly ... 2, 2008) Chest compressions alone, or Hands-Only Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, can save lives and can be used to help an adult who suddenly collapses, according to a new... (Science Daily)
Ex-Asian swimming champion dies of heart attack Aug 4, 2009
He was rushed to Haenam General Hospital and given cardiopulmonary resuscitation but was declared dead at 12:45 p.m., according to the officials. Cho clinched four gold medals in the 400 meters and 1,500m freestyle events at the 1970 and 1974 Asian Games. (Xinhuanet, China)
Put Defibrillators in High-Traffic Spots, Studies Urge Jul 31, 2009
In cardiac arrest, the heart doesn't function, and without immediate cardiopulmonary resuscitation from someone, brain damage or death can occur in just four to six minutes. AEDs send an electric shock to the heart and allow it to return to a normal rhythm. (MEDLINEplus)
Proper Placement Of Defibrillators Key To Effective Use Jul 30, 2009
Without immediate bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), brain death and permanent death start to occur in just four to six minutes after someone experiences cardiac arrest ... 6, 2007) Cardiopulmonary resuscitation combined with bystander use of an automated external defibrillator more than doubled the chances of surviving out-of-hospital cardiac arrest compared with using CPR. (Science Daily)
Roger's Ramblings Jul 27, 2009
A story by Hannah Wolfson of the Birmingham News recently noted that a group of students (and their advisors) at the University of Alabama at Birmingham have been given a $50,000 grant by the American Heart Association to develop a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training system using the Wii. The initial idea came from a UAB cardiology professor who is trying to make CPR training easier to obtain and thus increase use of the life-saving technique. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Officer at eye of storm says he won’t apologize Jul 23, 2009
Crowley was a certified emergency medical technician when he performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation on Lewis, to no avail, after the player s heart stopped on July 27, 1993. In a Globe interview later that day, Crowley said he rushed to the university s Shapiro Gymnasium, confirmed that Lewis had no pulse, and frantically tried to revive him. (Boston Globe)
Respiratory Therapist Job Training Jul 22, 2009
Students will also be required to study cardiopulmonary resuscitation, out patient care, equipment, and diagnostic and therapeutic testing and procedures. It is important for students to get their education from a respiratory therapy program that is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. (Suite101.com)
NURSE’S NOTES - CPR, AEDs increase heart attack survival rate Jul 15, 2009
We now have many tools to help us diagnose and treat cardiac emergencies, and some of the most helpful emergency treatments are cardiopulmonary resuscitation consisting of rhythmic chest compressions, and the use of defibrillators. Defibrillators have been in use in hospitals for several decades. (Missoulian, MT)
Man accused of theft dies during scuffle Jul 9, 2009
Hotel security officials performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation on Murillo, who was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead, police said ... Hotel security officials performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation on Murillo, who was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead, police said. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
On Call blog Jul 9, 2009
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation keeps the blood moving until help arrives. If you dont have an AED unit, CPR is the appropriate response, she said. (The Palm Beach Post)
Few Survive Cardiac Arrest, Even With CPR Jul 3, 2009
Big strides have been made getting bystanders to do cardiopulmonary resuscitation and to use defibrillators, but the new study suggests that less improvement is occurring in the nation's hospitals. Researchers led by Dr. William Ehlenbach at the University of Washington in Seattle analyzed the care of 433,985 Medicare patients treated from 1992 through 2005 around the United States. (CBS News)
CPR Survival Rates for Older People Unchanged Jul 3, 2009
WEDNESDAY, July 1 (HealthDay News) -- Despite efforts to fine-tune the procedure for cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or CPR, the survival rate for older people given CPR has not changed much in recent decades, new research has found. Just 18 percent of adults older than 65 who received CPR while in the hospital survived long enough to be discharged, according to a new study in the July 2 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine. (MEDLINEplus)
Even After Death, Heart Attack Treatment May Not End Jul 2, 2009
The association's guidelines include the recommendation that people who have not responded to cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and advanced cardiac life support in the field not be taken to a hospital. After paramedics have tried and failed to resuscitate a patient, they should stop, researchers say. (MEDLINEplus)
Lawyer: Jackson Had Pulse When Found Jun 29, 2009
Paramedics were called to the mansion while the doctor was performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), according to a recording of the emergency call. Because Jackson was so frail, Murray "administered with his hand behind his back to provide the necessary support," Chernoff said. (CBS News)
No painkiller before Jackson's death: lawyer Jun 29, 2009
"There was a weak pulse in his femoral artery. "He started administering CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)," Chernoff told the paper. The newspaper also reported that Chernoff strongly denied that Dr. Murray had ever "furnished or prescribed" Demerol to Jackson. The newspaper also quoted a source close to the investigators who said the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) interview of Dr. Murray failed to turn up any smoking gun linking him with the death. Separately, LAPD Lt. Gregg Strenk... (Xinhuanet, China)
Chopra: Drug concerns with Jackson since 2005 (25) Jun 28, 2009
In the call to the emergency dispatcher released by fire officials Friday, an unidentified caller tells a dispatcher that Jackson s doctor is performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Asked by the dispatcher whether anyone saw what happened, the caller answers: No, just the doctor, sir. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Did Drugs Kill Michael Jackson? Jun 27, 2009
In the case of either a heart attack or cardiac arrest a heart attack can also cause cardiac arrest EMTs' initial response is to begin cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in order to keep blood flowing. According to the 911 tapes from Jackson's case, his physician was "pumping his chest." That physician and the EMT team that brought Jackson to the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center attempted to resuscitate him for more than an hour, according to a statement issued by the hospital. (Time.com)
Michael Jackson death still unsolved after autopsy Jun 27, 2009
In excerpts from the call released by authorities, the caller said the physician was the only other person present and was frantically performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation on the unconscious Jackson without results. "He's pumping, he's pumping his chest but he's not responding to anything, sir, please," the man said. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Authorities look for Jackson's doctor Jun 27, 2009
In a transcript of the emergency call released by fire officials, a caller reports Jackson was on a bed and not breathing or responding to cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The unidentified caller said Jackson only was with his personal doctor at the time. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Jackson's death spurs reminder about need for cardiac training Jun 27, 2009
"Cardiac arrest can happen to anyone, anywhere, any time," said Pam Foster, a registered nurse and heart association trainer in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillation, which restores normal heart rhythm in cardiac arrest ... "Cardiac arrest can happen to anyone, anywhere, any time," said Pam Foster, a registered nurse and heart association trainer in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillation, which restores normal heart rhythm in cardiac... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Cardiac-arrest deaths vary by city Jun 27, 2009
Whether bystanders attempt cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) What emergency workers do when they get to the scene What happens at the hospital later on. Don't Miss. (CNN -- Health)
Michael Jackson, pop icon, dies at 50 Jun 26, 2009
Paramedics performed CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) on Jackson, but failed to save him. He was pronounced dead by UCLA Medical Center at 2:26 p.m. local time, according to Craig Harvey of the Los Angeles County coroner's office. (Xinhuanet, China)
American Heart Association Extends Sympathy to Family of Singer Michael Jackson Jun 26, 2009
Give cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to help keep the cardiac arrest victim alive until emergency help arrives. If you don't know CPR or haven't been trained, call 9-1-1 and push hard and fast on the center of the chest until help arrives. (PR Newswire)
Without treatment, cardiac arrest kills quickly Jun 26, 2009
1996 photo by Reuters. It's believed that Michael Jackson died of cardiac arrest, which is different from a heart attack -- and generally deadlier. (USA Today -- Life)
CPR mini-classes impactful at Clifton Park Center Jun 19, 2009
Friday 19 June, 2009. The June 15 free instructional event in the Clifton Park Center was given in 30-minute sessions and was available to shoppers from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The lessons came with individual CPR kits to be used by participants as they followed along with the emergency corps' trainers and an instructional DVD.. (Community News Weekly, NY)
Hospitalized patients need better understanding of CPR and outcomes Jun 4, 2009
The study further showed that this lack of understanding of cardiopulmonary resuscitation may affect a patient's choice about whether to have orders in place to be resuscitated if they are dying ... However, only about 30 percent of patients actually knew that CPR stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation. (EurekAlert!)
• To do for you Jun 1, 2009
"Heartsaver Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation" class, 6-10 p.m. Wednesday, in the Sage Room at St. Luke's Education Center, 588 Addison Ave. W. in Twin Falls. Topics: infant, child and adult CPR, and automated external defibrillators. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Staying Alive! May 31, 2009
Call for help, call 9-1-1, start doing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) doing chest compressions to the beat of the Bee Gees' song "Staying Alive" and send someone to get the automated external defibrillator (AED) immediately. Does everyone know where the AED is. (PR Newswire)
Study: Videos Help Prepare for End-of-Life Care May 30, 2009
Typical options for end-of-life care include prolonging life at all cost, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and mechanical ventilation; limited care, including admission into the hospital and the use of antibiotics, but not resuscitation; and comfort care, including treatment only to relieve symptoms, but not prolong life. Among the patients who received only the verbal narrative, 64% chose comfort care, 19% chose limited care and 14% chose life prolonging care (3% were uncertain). (Time.com)
Free CPR Classes May 29, 2009
"Knowing how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation can mean the difference between life and death for a loved one in your very own home or even a stranger in distress. It doesn't take long to learn how to perform this lifesaving skill, and we encourage everyone to learn CPR because none of us ever know when we might need it.". Sudden cardiac arrest is most often caused by an abnormal heart rhythm called ventricular fibrillation (VF). (WTVR.com, VA)
Mock CPR Drills In Kids Show Many Hospital Residents Fail In Key Skills May 26, 2009
ScienceDaily (May 25, 2009) Research from the Johns Hopkins Children's Center exposes alarming gaps in training hospital residents in "first response" emergency treatment of staged cardiorespiratory arrests in children, while at the same time offering a potent recipe for fixing the problem. The research was conducted just before the release of the 2005 American Heart Association's practice guidelines focusing on strengthening first-response skills, which suggests that at least some of the... (Science Daily)
Volunteers from Mexico learn CPR skills in Sierra Vista May 18, 2009
SIERRA VISTA Sixteen pairs of eyes were trained on Sierra Vista Firefighter/Paramedic Norma Hernandez as she demonstrated Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, or CPR, techniques to a class of volunteer emergency workers from Cananea. The Sierra Vista Fire Department held a class Sunday afternoon for special training in medical emergencies to Mexican emergency volunteers, said Sierra Vista Fire Marshal Paul Cimino. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
CPR: More Compressions, Fewer Interruptions Lead To Higher Cardiac Arrest Survival May 8, 2009
ScienceDaily (May 7, 2009) Survival rates from out-of-hospital sudden cardiac arrest almost doubled when professional rescuers using cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) gave better chest compressions and minimized interruptions to them, according to research reported in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association ... 27, 2007) Thirteen year olds can perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as well as adults, finds a new study ... 2, 2008) Chest compressions alone, or Hands-Only... (Science Daily)
UPMC finds success with cooling patients May 6, 2009
Dr. Safar, described as the "the father of CPR," or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, died on Aug. 3, 2003. Dr. Sterz also will speak about his own groundbreaking clinical studies in mild hypothermia for resuscitation of cardiac arrest victims, and Dr. Safar's historical contributions in developing the therapy. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Focusing on CPR Improves Survival May 6, 2009
Researchers found that when professional rescuers increased the number of compressions during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and delayed other interventions to focus on the compressions, the survival rate for people with sudden cardiac arrest doubled. "Even with professional rescuers, starting IVs and delivering medications can take a back seat to good quality chest compressions," study author Dr. Alex G. Garza, an associate professor of emergency medicine at the Washington Hospital Center... (MEDLINEplus)
How to Become a Physical Therapist ... May 6, 2009
Clinical work includes certifications in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), along with first aid and field experience in treatment centers. Prospective employers view clinical experience as essential to ensuring that students understand the responsibilities of a physical therapist assistant. (Suite101.com)
St. Peter’s giving help on patient directives Apr 14, 2009
People can pick up a free Five Wishes booklet and educational information about Comfort One and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Jan Jahner, coordinator of St. Peter s Transitions and Life Choices/Palliative Care Program, and the Rev. Jim Shelden, hospital chaplain, will be available to answer questions and facilitate the completion of an advance directive. (Helena Independent Record)
New software helps with CPR; Paramedic develops Web site to tell whether procedure is working Apr 7, 2009
He told those he trained about the tired wrists, fatigued arms and aching backs that come with correctly performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation. But he could never be sure they would apply the right amount of pressure and get their timing right if faced with a real emergency. (Erie Times-News, PA)
- EL CENTRO: Basic life support classes 0 Apr 2, 2009
Five four-hour classes for first aid, American Heart Association-approved basic life support and cardiopulmonary resuscitation training are scheduled for April by the education department of El Centro Regional Medical Center. One CPR and first aid session for the general public is at 1 p.m. April 11. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Heartbeat away from making medical history Apr 2, 2009
A combination of cardiopulmonary resuscitation and a defibrillator - which the Botany Aquatic Centre had recently installed but never used - saved Marshall from certain sudden cardiac death (SCD). Sophisticated genetic testing in the US has confirmed a diagnosis of catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (CPVT), a rare electrophysiological disorder of the heart triggered by strenuous exercise or acute emotion. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Rincon Valley receives new equipment Apr 1, 2009
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and early defibrillation more than double a victims chance of survival. For every minute that passes without CPR and defibrillation, the chances of survival decrease by up to 10 percent. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
Prosecutors say toddler suffered for two days before dying Mar 28, 2009
Walker said Moniz told him he had performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation on Priscilla and called 911. Priscilla was not breathing and did not have a pulse when authorities arrived, paramedics told police. (Boston Globe)
Stapler threat left no time to warn Dziekanski, Mountie tells inquiry Mar 25, 2009
However, he said yesterday that based on his actions during the incident in Adams Lake, he was confident about his ability to provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation. He also admitted that his first-aid training had been expired for five years on the night that he helped tend to the unconscious Mr. Dziekanski, who died from a heart attack after being tasered and wrestled into handcuffs by the officers. (Globe and Mail)
Cold Comfort: Group looking to save heart attack victims with induced hypothermia Mar 11, 2009
It s only one tool to be combined with the automated defibrillators available in many public places and with training of citizens to do basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation. But the hope is that it will help. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Port Authority workers lauded for lifesaving efforts Mar 2, 2009
What could have been an ominous outcome was averted when two Port Authority employees with emergency medical training rushed to the scene to administer chest compressions and cardiopulmonary resuscitation to the woman. The employees, Road Operations Foreman William Gelzhiser, 42, of Pleasant Hills, and Assistant Manager of Road Operations Donald Palmer, 28, of the South Side, together were able to bring back the woman's pulse and get her breathing just as city paramedics arrived. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Mercer charity groups Feb 26, 2009
The program is expanding to reach members of the Latino community and to provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training, an emergency medical procedure for cardiac arrest, in Newark's Central Ward. Arts Council of Princeton in Princeton, $10,000 to support its Youth ArtReach Program that provides arts education to underserved children in Princeton. (NJ.com -- Times)
Doctor educates others about importance of defibrillators Feb 25, 2009
As many as 30 percent to 50 percent likely could survive if cardiopulmonary resuscitation and AEDs were used within five minutes of a collapse, according to the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Association. Early access to electricity, the AED, helps the most for survival, Olson said. (Winona Daily News, MN)
How to help someone in cardiac arrest Recognize it: If you see a person collapse for no apparent reason and that person is unresponsive and not breathing normally, assume it is cardiac arrest. Gasping or gurgling breath sounds may last up to several minutes after a cardiac arrest and should not be mistaken for normal breathing, says Dr. Gordon Ewy of the University of Arizona. Feb 18, 2009
Get help: Call 9-1-1 or get someone else to call before attempting cardiopulmonary resuscitation. CPR only works as a desperate holding action until rescuers arrive. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Man who died at Great Aloha Run identified Feb 18, 2009
The spotter began cardiopulmonary resuscitation and was relieved by someone who teaches CPR, Jaxon said. "There were many people standing around, but we were fortunate our spotter was there and someone there who actually teaches CPR could take over," Jaxon said. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Teachers act quickly to aid stricken child Feb 16, 2009
CPR - cardiopulmonary resuscitation - is meant to maintain a flow of oxygenated blood to the brain and the heart, which essentially extends the critical window of time between the start of a medical emergency and the arrival of emergency responders. When Michael Steiner, a Boston EMT, arrived, the teachers were performing CPR, but the girl had no pulse and was not breathing on her own. (Boston Globe)
CPR training, kits available at Community Chat in Crandon Feb 13, 2009
Marshfield Clinic/Ministry Health Care is the recipient of a $54,000 grant to provide American Heart Association CPR Anytime Kits to assist in the implementation of a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training program that is simple and convenient to use. In Crandon, this training will be held in conjunction with the Feb. 17 Community Chat at the Ministry Medical Group Clinic located at 209 East Elm Street from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Learn about your heart health with Ministry Medical Group... (Forest Republican, WI)
Learn how to protect your heart Feb 12, 2009
Take a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) class. The American Heart Association offers a CPR Anytime kit that lets you learn the skill at home. (Cape Cod Times)
Constant Compressions Critical To CPR Feb 11, 2009
27, 2007) Thirteen year olds can perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as well as adults, finds a new study ... (July 3, 2005) Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) instructions given over the phone by emergency dispatchers to lay rescuers should focus primarily on continuous chest compressions instead of the traditional ABC's ... 26, 2008) A young scientist puts forth various methods for the elimination of interference caused by compressions and ventilations of cardiopulmonary resuscitation... (Science Daily)
Gasping Is Good When It Comes to Cardiac Arrest Feb 7, 2009
Bystanders performed emergency cardiac measures, such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), about 40 percent of the time for gaspers and non-gaspers. Among those who got emergency help from bystanders, 39 percent of the gaspers survived, compared to just 9. (MEDLINEplus)
