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Kids Need CPR More Promptly Than Adults Following Cardiac Arrest

Key Takeaways Children need CPR much sooner than adults to save their lives during cardiac arrestThe window for best chance ...
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UHS encourages you to be prepared for a cardiac emergency

Cardiac arrest – the sudden loss of heart function due to an irregular heart rhythm – is a leading cause of death in the United States. When an individual suffers cardiac arrest, their survival ...

Quick CPR from lay rescuers can nearly double survival for children after cardiac arrest

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) performed within five minutes of a child's heart stopping nearly doubled their chances of ...
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The 2010 AHA Guidelines: The 4 Cs of Cardiac Arrest Care

The year 2010 marks the 50th anniversary of the introduction of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). During these past 50 years, tremendous research has been conducted to evaluate techniques, ...