Public Lacks Confidence to Help in Cardiac Emergencies Jun 3, 2008
MONDAY, June 2 (HealthDay News) -- While 89 percent of Americans say they're willing and able to help if they witness a medical emergency, only 21 percent are confident they could perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and only 15 percent believe they can use an automated external defibrillator. The American Heart Association online survey of more than 1,100 adults was released as part of the first National CPR/AED Awareness Week, from June 1-7. (Atlanta Journal Constitution)
Treatment Guidelines Lead To Four-fold Increase In Survival Rate For Cardiac Arrest Jun 3, 2008
7, 2006) Children are more likely to survive in-hospital cardiac arrests than adults and with appropriate cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), the survival rates for both children and adults are higher than. (Feb. (Science Daily)
Talk of the Town: Weather forecasting made easy May 28, 2008
Elks bartender Lynne Chaney administered CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and was able to sustain Jim until help arrived. To provide additional safety precautions at the local lodge, the Elks hosted a CPR class in April to ensure that there would always be CPR-trained personnel at the lodge. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
CPR Data Debriefing by Hospital Responders Improves CPR Performance and Increases Initial Survival Rate Following Cardiac Arrest May 27, 2008
(1)(2)(3) These studies were a catalyst for the 2005 AHA Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care to place a renewed emphasis on CPR training and education ... (1) Wik L. Kramer-Johansen J, Myklebust H, et al. Quality of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation During Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest ... (2) Abella BS, Alvarado JP, Myklebust H, et al. Quality of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation During In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest. (PR Newswire)
Kewanee police blotter May 27, 2008
Seven people have completed a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) instructor course taught by Kewanee firefighter and certified instructor Mike Sizemore. From left are Sizemore and students Karen VanDyke, Mary McIntire, Joan Becker, Amanda LeSage, Kim Daniels, Tom Weston and Dave Tuthill. (Kewanee Star Courier, IL)
Precious Minutes: Prevention key to avoiding childhood choking May 24, 2008
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or CPR, is a combination of rescue breathing and chest compressions delivered to victims thought to be in cardiac arrest. When cardiac arrest occurs, the heart stops pumping blood. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Packard Children's Hospital penalized by state May 23, 2008
The patient remained in the waiting room for just more than an hour before his wife notified a nurse that he had "passed out." A nurse assessed that the patient's heart had stopped and began cardiopulmonary resuscitation, however it failed and the patient died at the hospital, according to the department. Terry Austen, senior vice president and area manager of Kaiser Foundation Hospital San Jose, said in a statement: "The safety of our patients is our utmost concern. When this unexpected death... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Tasers can cause heart problems, inquiry hears May 21, 2008
Staff Sgt. Spindor said his officers don't get training in first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation. But the officer also told the hearing he tells his students that a possible outcome of taser use is injury or death. (Globe and Mail)
Metro area in heart attack test May 20, 2008
Survival hinges on rapid cardiopulmonary resuscitation followed by an electrical jolt from a defibrillator to restore a normal heart rhythm. But how long to continue CPR chest compressions has become a controversial question. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Boy's baseball injury raises bat safety questions May 18, 2008
Within 90 seconds, a man trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation who had been playing catch with his 9-year-old daughter jumped the fence and started to work on Steven. Paramedics, who were a quarter-mile away doing a CPR demonstration, arrived within minutes. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Boy, 3, drowns in grandparents’ pool May 13, 2008
When officers arrived, the parents and grandparents of the child were with a neighbor, who had heard commotion from the residence, and was administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation on the child. Officers placed the child on an Automatic External Difibulator, a tool that monitors heart activity and enables EMS respondents to know the condition of the patient s heart activity upon arrival. (Woodlands Villager, TX)
CPR, diabetes programs offered at MRH May 9, 2008
Maury Regional also will present two cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) programs on Saturday, May 17 in the hospital s Auxiliary Conference Room ... Cardiopulmonary resuscitation is an emergency procedure for a person whose heart has stopped or who no longer is breathing. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
How would 'rapid organ recovery' work? May 8, 2008
Sometimes it becomes apparent after more than half an hour of cardiopulmonary resuscitation and many rounds of drugs to stimulate the heart that the effort is futile. When the heart remains "flat line" with no electrical activity for a long period of time, there is no benefit from transporting the person to the hospital. (USA Today)
North Andover runner dies a week after collapse Apr 23, 2008
A nurse who had watched the race administered cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and he was treated with a defibrillator. But he never regained consciousness, and doctors told the family that he had suffered brain damage. (Boston Globe)
Auctioneer John Almburg dies from heart attack Apr 16, 2008
Two students performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation until paramedics arrived. While Almburg was being taken into the ambulance, another student, who also was a minister, led a prayer for Almburg, Kruse said. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Dispatcher, ambulance shortages slow response Apr 15, 2008
Studies have shown that the most effective therapy includes the chest compressions of cardiopulmonary resuscitation before providing defibrillation. Metabolic phase (After about 10 minutes). (San Francisco Chronicle)
Heathy Hints: CPR recommendations simpler Apr 8, 2008
It came this week from the American Heart Association: simpler recommendations on how to do cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The idea is to keep the blood flowing above all, and skip the mouth-to-mouth breathing. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Save lives through CPR Apr 8, 2008
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is recognised worldwide as a first aid procedure that can increase a persons chances of survival while waiting for proper medical assistance. The procedure involves a combination of chest compression and mouth-to-mouth resuscitation that keeps oxygenated blood flowing to the brain and other vital organs until medical treatment can restore a normal heart rhythm. (New Straits Times)
It’s OK to skip mouth-to-mouth and do hands-only’ CPR for cardiac arrest in adults Apr 5, 2008
Now the heart association has given equal standing to hands-only CPR. Those who have been trained in traditional cardiopulmonary resuscitation can still opt to use it. Sayre said the association took the unusual step of making the changes now the next update wasn t due until 2010 because three studies last year showed hands-only was as good as traditional CPR. Hands-only will be added to CPR training. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Hands-only CPR can increase odds of survival Apr 4, 2008
Lives can be saved through chest-compression CPR - the hands-only portion of cardiopulmonary resuscitation - avoiding the need for mouth-to-mouth ventilation for adults who've collapsed, according to new guidelines from the American Heart Association. The hands-only technique is a potentially lifesaving option for people not trained in conventional CPR or those who are unsure of their ability to give the combination of chest compressions and mouth-to-mouth rescue breathing. (Newsday)
Miss. firefighter saves cat with CPR Apr 4, 2008
The firefighter used cardiopulmonary resuscitation for 5 minutes after the cat passed out due to smoke inhalation. Barbara Simmons had already lost one cat, Booger, during the Monday morning house fire and thought for sure Claws was a goner. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
Neighbourhood watch deals with cardiac arrests Apr 4, 2008
The First Aid Corps Dr Elliott's brainchild are three volunteers trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the use of the automated external defibrillator (AED) a portable device that advises the rescuer if an electric shock is needed and provides it. When someone suffers a heart attack at home, a family member first calls 995 and then the volunteer, who will rush to the home to start the resuscitation procedure. (Channel NewsAsia, Singapore)
CPR methods changed Apr 3, 2008
The American Red Cross will modify the way it teaches cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) after experts announced it's OK to skip the mouth-to-mouth breathing when giving CPR.. The announcement came earlier this week by the American Heart Association who said Monday that hands-only CPR - rapid, deep presses on the victim's chest until help arrives - works just as well as standard CPR for sudden cardiac arrest in adults. (Andalusia Star-News)
With or without training, CPR can save lives Apr 3, 2008
CPR, or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, can more than double the survival rate in cardiac arrest, but only about a third of people who collapse get CPR from bystanders. The advice does not apply to cardiac arrest in children, or that due to drowning or drug overdose, which usually require rescue breathing. (International Herald Tribune)
Home defibrillators save lives, but so does CPR Apr 2, 2008
CHICAGO - Having a defibrillator at home can help a heart attack survivor live through a second crisis, but so can cardiopulmonary resuscitation and at a much lower cost. That's the bottom line from the first test of using these heart-shocking devices in the home. (MSNBC -- Health)
Hands-only CPR simplifies saving lives Apr 2, 2008
If a bystander sees an adult suddenly collapse and doesn't know how to administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation, chest compressions alone can be used to help, the American Heart Association says. The recommendation is being published in this week's Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association, and comes on the heels of three large separate studies last year describing outcomes after bystanders performed CPR on people suffering cardiac arrest. (Globe and Mail)
Marelly Products' sales top $1 million Apr 2, 2008
Zoll units can help distinguish when to apply cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or CPR, to someone whose heart has stopped beating, and when to shock the heart with an AED. The Zoll device coaches a lay person on using the device effectively. Marelly's customers come in all sizes -- churches, schools, country clubs. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Hands-Only Resuscitation OK for Cardiac Arrest Apr 2, 2008
Those are the latest instructions from the American Heart Association, which asserts that hands-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can be done in an emergency situation, even by people who have no training in the technique. The statement, published in the April 29 issue of Circulation, does not rule out mouth-to-mouth breathing as part of CPR. "But we have learned enough to say that passers-by can save lives with chest compression alone," said Dr. Michael Sayre, an associate professor of... (MEDLINEplus)
'Press chest to save cardiac victim' Apr 2, 2008
According to the association, chest compressions, or hands-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) rapid, deep presses on the victim's chest until help arrives work just as well for sudden cardiac arrest in adults. The statement, from the association's emergency cardiovascular care committee, in this week's Circulation journal comes after three separate studies last year described outcomes after bystanders performed CPR on people suffering cardiac arrests. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Heart group urges "hands-only" CPR in emergencies Apr 1, 2008
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Bystanders who see someone suddenly collapse should quickly give the person chest compressions even if they are not trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, the American Heart Association said on Monday. The association urged people not to stand idly by because they do not think they know how to administer CPR while an adult stricken with sudden cardiac arrest is dying in front of them. (Reuters)
No mouth required in new CPR Apr 1, 2008
Now the heart association has given equal standing to hands-only CPR. Those who have been trained in traditional cardiopulmonary resuscitation can still opt to use it. Hands-only CPR. (MSNBC -- Health)
American Heart Association endorses UA's 'new CPR' Apr 1, 2008
In a major policy statement issued Monday, the association urged anyone who sees an adult collapse from sudden cardiac arrest to call 911, then immediately start hard and fast chest compressions if the person is untrained in conventional cardiopulmonary resuscitation (with mouth breathing) or is unsure of how to do it effectively. That action vindicates years of research and effort by cardiac experts at the UA's Sarver Heart Center showing the far simpler "hands-only" method will save more lives... (Arizona Daily Star)
Shut your mouth: CPR made easier Apr 1, 2008
Hands, not mouths, are more important for bystanders who perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation, the American Heart Association says. In a scientific update issued yesterday, the association said chest compressions, or "hands-only CPR," save as many sudden cardiac arrest victims as the combination of chest compressions and mouth-to-mouth rescue breathing. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Yumans produce ‘Quikk Fitt’ exercise video Mar 31, 2008
"But we always emphasize safety. I've never had to use CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and I never want to.". ---William Roller can be reached at wroller@yumasun. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Drowning victim remembered as polite, mature for 13-year-old Mar 27, 2008
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation was started by a second club employee, and an emergency room doctor who happened to be at the pool continued to provide care as emergency rescue responded. The capacity of the pool and its surrounding area is 237 people, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health, which regulates pools. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Several Methods Possible For Enhancing The Functioning Of Defibrillators In Cases Of Heart Attack Mar 26, 2008
26, 2008) The PhD, defended by engineer Sof;a Ruiz de Gauna Guti;rrez at the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) puts forward various methods for the elimination of interference caused by compressions and ventilations of cardiopulmonary resuscitation in the context of cardiac defibrillation ... The optimum treatment in these cases is the immediate initiation of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to maintain artificial circulation by means of the application of thoracic compressions and... (Science Daily)
13-year-old's death in YWCA incident considered drowning Mar 26, 2008
The boy was pulled from the pool by people present and cardiopulmonary resuscitation was performed, said Becky Hines, CEO of the YWCA in Bloomington. Coroner Beth Kimmerling said her office is investigating the boys death, but she did not immediately have details on how long the boy was underwater or who pulled him from the pool. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
10-year-old completes CPR class Mar 20, 2008
Kelsey Ramsey, who turned 10 on March 14, participated in a four-hour class at Gretna Rescue Squad that taught cardiopulmonary resuscitation, more commonly called CPR.. Ramsey, whose stepfather is Gretna Rescue Squad Capt. Johnny Adams, received certification for Heart Saver CPR, the part of the class taught to non-rescue members. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Shocking run-in with cops a lifesaver Mar 18, 2008
The life-giving shocks, coupled with cardiopulmonary resuscitation, give heart attack victims the best chance of survival, said Mike Patterson, chief of emergency medical services for the Putnam County Department of Emergency Services. "Rapid CPR and rapid defibrillation over drugs, IVs, tubes," he said. (Florida Times-Union)
Senior Legal Issues Mar 10, 2008
It lets paramedics know that an individual does not want to receive cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in the event that his heart stops. Estate Planning. (Suite101.com)
Defibrillators becoming common Mar 7, 2008
First responders at Haskins and Southwest Elementary have been trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), Patton said. Skyline School provided American Heart Association training to its entire staff before school started this year, Superintendent Mike Sanders said. (Pratt Tribune, KS)
Death renews man's lease on life Mar 7, 2008
CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) was started. " Paramedic Leon Kurbatsky said Ron was drawing what looked to be his last breath as he and his partner arrived. "His breathing was slow," Kurbatsky said. "As I walked up, he took, maybe one breath. (Modesto Bee, CA)
County recognizes Heart Safe initiatives Mar 6, 2008
Dutchess County's program recognizes and honors the efforts of organizations that have met specific criteria in an effort to potentially save the lives of sudden cardiac arrest victims through the use of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and increased public access to defibrillation devices. Some local organizations that received the designation include the Rhinebeck Reformed Church, Rhinebeck Town Hall, Rhinebeck Village Hall, the Starr Library, Town of Rhinebeck Highway Department, and the... (Rhinebeck Gazette Advertiser, NY)
* Taiwan News Quick Take Mar 4, 2008
The central government has been encouraging people to learn cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). If rescuers use CPR and an AED device on heart attack victims, a victim's survival rate will increase by 7 percent within one minute of an attack, said Chao Chun-chieh (g), emergency room director at Taipei City Hospital's Zhongxiao branch. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Cause of cardiac arrest key to saving life Mar 3, 2008
While classes in cardiopulmonary resuscitation are still promoted, many people are reluctant to give artificial respiration, Moitra said. Chest compressions alone are helpful. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Defibrillators in schools are for adults, too Feb 24, 2008
Dialing 911 immediately and effective cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) also increases survival chances. Most of the staff and several students know how to use an AED and do CPR.. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
More Die At Night Or On Weekends With In-hospital Cardiac Arrests Than During Weekdays Feb 22, 2008
The study included data on 86,748 adult, in-hospital cardiac arrest events occurring at 507 medical/surgical hospitals participating in the American Heart Association's National Registry of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation from January 2000 through February 2007 ... 7, 2006) Children are more likely to survive in-hospital cardiac arrests than adults and with appropriate cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), the survival rates for both children and adults are higher than. (Science Daily)
Cardiac arrest: avoid nights, weekend, study says Feb 21, 2008
Without cardiopulmonary resuscitation or CPR and often a shock from a defibrillator, patients can die within minutes. "Doing the right thing and doing it quickly is very important," Peberdy said. (Reuters)
Heart Attacks in Hospital More Deadly at Night, on Weekends Feb 21, 2008
The current study, the most comprehensive of its kind, analyzed survival rates for 86,748 adults who had suffered cardiac arrest events in one of 507 hospitals participating in the American Heart Association's National Registry of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. Survival was divided into hourly time segments, with day/evening specified as 7 a.m. to 10:59 p.m., night as 11 p.m. to 6:59 a.m., and weekends as 11 p.m. Friday to 6:59 a.m. Monday. (MEDLINEplus)
Hospital Cardiac Arrests Deadlier at Night, On Weekends Feb 21, 2008
Without cardiopulmonary resuscitation or CPR and often a shock from a defibrillator, patients can die within minutes ... Her team scoured the National Registry of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, which included survival data for more than 86,000 adults who had heart attacks in more than 500 U.S. hospitals between January 2000 and February 2007. (Newsmax)
Heart attacks more deadly at night, on weekend in U.S. Feb 20, 2008
The current study, the most comprehensive of its kind, analyzed survival rates for 86,748 adults who had suffered cardiac arrest events in one of 507 hospitals participating in the American Heart Association's National Registry of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. Other process issues may also be at fault. (Xinhuanet, China)
'Choking game' deaths on rise Feb 16, 2008
"The mother began cardiopulmonary resuscitation while one of the other children called an ambulance. The boy died at a local hospital one hour later.". There was no suicide note, but in the weeks that followed, "multiple teens told the director of a local counseling agency that the choking game had been played at local parties," the report said. (Baltimore Sun)
Read more... Feb 14, 2008
Airport paramedics responded at 6:10 a.m. and administered cardiopulmonary resuscitation. An ambulance took Michael to Kaiser Medical Center at Moanalua, where he was pronounced dead. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Meyersdale teen honored for saving dad’s life Feb 9, 2008
Then, he performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation or CPR. The 16-year-old revived his dad. In a world where role models are hard to find, I have one under my roof, David said at a press conference Friday at the state police barracks in Somerset. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
HEALTH NOTES / Heartsavers being trained around town Feb 8, 2008
The occasion was a class in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR for short) for town employees. Overseen by Chief Bob Silvia, who also provided refreshments, the Fire Department s Lieutenant John Docray and Firefighter Paramedic Dan Smith instructed about 16 employees in the latest methods of resuscitation and the use of the new automated external defibrillator (AED). (Cohasset Mariner, MA)
SBA students learn CPR Feb 7, 2008
It is his desire that school officials are properly trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and have an automated external defibrillator in place. The equipment was acquired through the diligence of Joan Fernandez, RN, BSN, OCN of Illinois Valley Community Hospital. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Portage's Ron Dundon is all heart Feb 2, 2008
The fund also finances free classes in cardiopulmonary resuscitation to teach early response teams and others how to treat cardiac arrest victims and bring them back to life. Although his work is known locally, Dundon's efforts didn't get national recognition until earlier this month when Dundon learned he won $25,000 from the Volvo for Life Awards program sponsored by Volvo Cars of North America. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
AP Photo | Charles DharapakCalifornia Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, left, smiles, after his endorsement of Republican presidential hopeful, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., on Thursday. Feb 1, 2008
This critical, life-saving skill cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is one that the American Heart Association wants many more Americans to be ready to perform when necessary. Although it may not be something we want to think about, sobering statistics compel us to act. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
CPR's link in the chain of survival Feb 1, 2008
Formally known as cardiopulmonary resuscitation, it combines mouth to mouth breathing and chest compressions to provide air to the victim and circulate blood through the body. I was recently getting my recertification in Heartsaver First Aid with CPR and automatic external defibrillation training and in discussions with the AHA-certified instructor, today more so than in the past, there has been a drop in lay members of the community taking CPR classes, she noted. (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)
* Lifesaving devices to be installed in Feb 1, 2008
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automatic external defibrillators (AED) will soon be installed in most public places, including on buses and the MRT and at train stations, airports, courts and tourist spots, the Department of Health announced on Tuesday. Workers at these public places will be required to learn how to perform CPR and operate AEDs -- portable electronic devices that automatically diagnose the potentially life threatening cardiac arrhythmias of ventricular fibrillation and... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Heart Association Renews Call for CPR Training Jan 18, 2008
CPR -- formally known as cardiopulmonary resuscitation -- combines mouth-to-mouth breathing and chest compressions to provide air to the patient and circulate blood through the body. According to the new statement, in many communities only 15 percent to 30 percent of people who suffer cardiac arrest get CPR from a bystander before emergency medical services personnel arrive at the scene. (Health-Finder)
Teach more Americans CPR, heart group urges Jan 16, 2008
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Only about 15 percent to 30 percent of people whose hearts stop get potentially lifesaving help from bystanders -- a "woefully inadequate" rate, the American Heart Association said on Monday. " People fail to learn or administer CPR for many reason -- fear of infectious disease, fear of litigation and fear not doing it right, Abella said. Proper training can overcome all these fears. (Reporting by Maggie Fox) Discuss this Article NOTE: You will be asked to sign in or... (Scientific American)
Anyone Can Save A Life: National Efforts To Improve CPR Quality Underway Jan 15, 2008
A unified effort by the public, educators and policymakers is needed to reduce deaths from sudden cardiac arrest by increasing the use and effectiveness of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), according to a new statement from the American Heart Association. The statement, "Reducing barriers for implementation of bystander-initiated cardiopulmonary resuscitation," appears online in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association ... "Bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation rates are... (Science Daily)
Heart defibrillators being delivered to N.D. schools Jan 8, 2008
Fischer said the training needed to operate the devices is incorporated into a cardiopulmonary resuscitation course that takes about four hours to complete. Sen. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
For Hospital Patients, Defibrillation Delays Mean Lower Survival Jan 5, 2008
Analyzing data from the National Registry of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, the authors concluded that 30 percent of patients with cardiac arrest due to ventricular arrhythmia received life-saving defibrillation more than two minutes after initial recognition of their cardiac arrest, a delay that exceeds guidelines-based recommendations ... 6, 2007) Cardiopulmonary resuscitation combined with bystander use of an automated external defibrillator more than doubled the chances of surviving... (Science Daily)
