Compression wraps — also called compression bandages — are used for many different injuries or ailments. They’re a common staple in first aid procedures and often found in first aid kits. They’re ...

Chest compressions should now come first when performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), according to new American Heart Association guidelines released today. Compressions should be followed by ...

CPR’s mouth-to-mouth resuscitation and chest compressions have saved countless lives, but the chest pumps alone may be just as effective during medical emergencies. A Japanese study found that people ...

Bystanders should stick to chest compressions, many experts say. July 28, 2010— -- Imagine for a moment, you and your friend are having dinner in a small restaurant and suddenly your friend stops ...

Outside the hospital, chest compressions alone can save lives. Sept. 12, 2010— -- Chest compressions prior to defibrillation are just as good as immediate treatment with an electrical ...