Hum 'Stayin' Alive' to keep beat for CPR Oct 17, 2008
Turns out the 1977 disco hit has 103 beats per minute, a perfect number to maintain and retain the best rhythm for performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or CPR.. A small study by University of Illinois College of Medicine researchers in Peoria has found that 10 doctors and five medical students who listened to the "Saturday Night Fever" tune while practicing CPR not only performed perfectly, they remembered the technique five weeks later. (MSNBC -- Health)
Study: 'Stayin' Alive' Has Perfect Beat for CPR Oct 17, 2008
The American Heart Association calls for chest compressions to be administered at a rate of 100 per minute during cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or CPR. Ironically, "Stayin' Alive" chimes in with 103 beats per minute, Reuters reports. In a small study headed by Dr. David Matlock of the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria, listening to "Stayin' Alive" helped 15 doctors and medical students to perform chest compressions on dummies at the proper speed, according to the Reuters... (Fox News)
Louviere credited with saving fellow inmate's life Oct 15, 2008
Louviere helped medical staff by performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Fred Scaletta, spokesman for the corrections department, said he couldn t comment on specifics of the case, such as the man s identity, because it involved medical information. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Red Cross classes available for those who need defibrillator training Oct 4, 2008
Anyone can go through the training to use an AED, Dutcher said, but only those who are certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation can become AED-certified. Because they ve been receiving requests, likely due to the recent law enacted in March 2008, the Red Cross Scenic Bluffs Chapter is offering AED courses. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
When your heart stops suddenly, little chance of survival Sep 24, 2008
Treatment involves cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and defibrillation to jolt the heart back into normal rhythm. Untreated cardiac arrest usually is fatal within 10 minutes. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Take a simple step to help Sep 23, 2008
Friend Rob Polzin started cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Golf course maintenance worker Jack Feiner retrieved the automated external defibrillator (AED) from its place at the pro shop. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Firefighter charged with assault in fight Sep 18, 2008
Nemes, 58, of Norwood, helped perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation on Crowley before paramedics took him to Brigham and Women's Hospital. Police later arrested Nemes, who pleaded not guilty yesterday to assault and battery charges in West Roxbury District Court. (Boston Globe)
Inn manager saves drowning girl, 14 Sep 10, 2008
Once they were both out of the water, Schlicht and Tasia's sister, India, 20, began doing cardiopulmonary resuscitation as best as they could. "She never did CPR before," said Sabrina Holmes, Tasia and India's mother. (The News-Herald)
Berlin teen hopes to write a book about cardiac arrest incident Sep 7, 2008
He wants to address cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) survival rates and hopefully help others cope with losing someone after CPR has been performed. Wright plans to seek publishers for a book sometime next spring. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
SoCal Nurses, Others Fired Over Fake CPR Cards Aug 31, 2008
It requires training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation for all employees who have contact with patients. The hospital group launched an investigation about two weeks ago after a health care instructor noticed a worker's CPR certification card was a fake. (NBC4.tv, CA)
A (life-saving) team effort Aug 28, 2008
As had fellow coaches Randy Plendl and Bart Boustead, who joined Bodiford in administering cardiopulmonary resuscitation to Herbold for eight minutes until an ambulance arrived. Herbold, 17, is back home recovering, awaiting his first day of school. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
The good, the bad and the ugly in Nogales Aug 27, 2008
ABRAZOS to the Nogales Fire Department for their cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) Community Outreach Program. This is a no-cost program to our community. (Nogales International, AZ)
Heart Disease Aug 24, 2008
If the heart's normal pumping action isn't restored quickly, either through cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or the use of an electric defibrillator, death from cardiac arrest is likely. You don't need a heart attack to trigger fibrillation, either: Heart failure by itself can raise the risk of spontaneous fibrillation, as can high blood pressure, obesity and smoking. (Time.com)
Even if it fails, lifesaving skills give victims a chance Aug 11, 2008
Wash and Gall had received regular training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and AED use. But they had never used those skills until the day they received the call that Ward had collapsed in her cubicle. (USA Today -- News)
Madison Police add CPR device to emergency equipment Jul 30, 2008
Partly because its officers have used the technique on two heart attack victims in the last 18 months, the Madison Police Department knows the importance of delivering proper cardiopulmonary resuscitation during an emergency. Those emergencies were part of the reason why Chief Chuck Pulford recently added new CPR equipment to each of the department's patrol vehicles. (Madison Daily Leader, SD)
Newswatch, Police/Fire Jul 29, 2008
Wailupe firefighters arrived and performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation and restarted Kondo's heart using a defibrillator. The public is invited to a free CPR class and AED training course. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Iraq vet's training saves toddler Jul 28, 2008
Interested in learning cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The American Red Cross of Augusta offers $40 classes at its chapter office at 1322 Ellis St., next to Sacred Heart Cultural Center. (The Augusta Chronicle)
YOUR HEALTH: Hands-on experience can save lives Jul 28, 2008
That's just a partial list of what was covered during a class on first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) given by my local American Red Cross chapter. It's training that health experts wish everyone had, but that too few people get. (USA Today)
Accuseds escort dies after collapsing Jul 26, 2008
His colleague L/Kpl A. Bakar Hussin performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation on him with some guidance from Abdul Razak s daughter Rowena. Once L/Kpl Othman regained consciousness, he was taken to the National Heart Institute. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
* NTU doctors find better technique for cardiac arrests Jul 20, 2008
A Taiwan medical research team reported that the survival rate of patients who receive emergency treatment using the extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) life-support system is twice as high as among those who are given conventional cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) alone ... The study, entitled Cardiopulmonary resuscitation with assisted extracorporeal life-support versus conventional cardiopulmonary resuscitation in adults with in-hospital cardiac arrest: an observational study and... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Pocket heartbeat: Winchester native runs PocketCPR manufacturing plant in his hometown Jul 17, 2008
A Winchester native and resident recently announced the availability of PocketCPR, his potentially life-saving, palm-sized device that assists a rescuer in the delivery of high-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) chest compressions. Mark Totman is the president of Bio-Detek Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of ZOLL Medical Corporation, which manufactures ECG, pacing, defibrillation and multi-function electrodes. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
US attorney: Police role key in death probe Jul 13, 2008
Police said they discovered that Woodman was not breathing sometime after 12:47 a.m. while he was handcuffed face down on the ground, immediately administered cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and called an ambulance. Woodman's parents, Cathy and Jeffrey of Southwick, have accused police of failing to get prompt medical attention. (Boston Globe)
Kin cite officers' delay in their report on death Jul 2, 2008
Davis said officers realized Woodman was not breathing some time after 12:47 a.m., administered cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and called an ambulance. But Woodman's parents accuse police of not getting him prompt medical attention, saying that doctors at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center later told them he had suffered significant brain damage due to a lack of oxygen. (Boston Globe)
A heart starter for your mobile phone Jun 30, 2008
In a world-first the Australian Red Cross is offering cardiopulmonary resuscitation instructions as an animation downloadable to a mobile phone, using technology from Ericsson. Related stories. (iTWire)
He kick-started my heart Jun 29, 2008
He had never experienced any warning signs and faced certain death if not for the cardiopulmonary resuscitation initiated by Dr Walker followed by defibrillation from paramedics. An angiogram at Royal North Shore Hospital showed two arteries were almost completely blocked. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Selling Your Innovation: Anchor And Twist Jun 28, 2008
CPR stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The "cardio" part -- pumping on the chest -- forces blood to circulate. (FastCompany)
Tolson admits to causing toddler's death Jun 27, 2008
While the dispatcher walked Tolson through cardiopulmonary resuscitation, a Camden County deputy arrived at the home on Wavy Leaf Drive near Linn Creek. When the deputy entered the home, the child was lying on the floor. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
Tim Russert's Gift: A National Discourse on Sudden Cardiac Arrest Jun 27, 2008
Russert's sudden death may help save other lives by raising awareness about the critical importance of calling 911, giving cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and using an automated external defibrillator (AED) immediately when SCA strikes. "Perhaps Tim's final gift to the nation was to raise awareness about sudden cardiac arrest and the simple actions anyone can take to save a life," said Bobby V. Khan, MD, PhD, Board Chairman of the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation and Assistant Professor of... (PR Newswire)
McDonald's gets tool for heart safety Jun 27, 2008
A woman performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation while someone called 911. Wailupe firefighters responded quickly from their nearby station, performing CPR and using a defibrillator to restart Kondo's heart. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Stricken Texan revived Jun 20, 2008
Thanks to the quick action of her family and an American Airlines crew that helped administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation, Newman returned home alive and well yesterday on an American Airlines flight to Fritch, Texas ... Her daughter-in-law began cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and a passing American Airlines flight crew jumped in to help ... Flight attendant Jay Peterson Jr. took over administering CPR - cardiopulmonary resuscitation - while the other two crew members called for an ambulance... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Heart attack behind the wheel results in serious injuries Jun 12, 2008
Officers started cardiopulmonary resuscitation on the scene until fire and ambulance personal arrived. Belloir was transported to Lake Regional Hospital in critical condition. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
New Red Cross director to take the helm Jun 7, 2008
Mehaffey is striving to inform area residents of all ages about the many opportunities her unit provides for training in skills such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation and baby sitting. The unit also conducts a first-aid certification program. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Cities move to teach all employees CPR Jun 4, 2008
But when bystanders perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation and use automated external defibrillators (AEDs), the lives of cardiac arrest victims can be saved, the American Heart Association says. "It's everyone's responsibility," Pepe says. (USA Today -- News)
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)
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)
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)
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)
'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)
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 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)
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 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)
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)
