Did you know immediate CPR during a cardiac arrest episode can double -- or even triple -- your chances of survival? According to a study released by the Resuscitation Science Symposium, men are more ...
Emergencies throw everyone into a state of panic. People shout, call for help, and often freeze, unsure of what to do next. In such cases, volunteer firefighters and EMTs should be confident, ...
A CPR certificate puts lifesaving power in your hands when every heartbeat counts. Each year, thousands of cardiac emergencies strike during everyday moments—at the grocery store, during family meals, ...
In recent NFL news, Buffalo Bills defensive back Damar Hamlin was involved in a scary incident in which he had to receive cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to restart his heart. The hit wasn’t ...
February is American Heart Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about cardiovascular health and the steps we can take to protect our hearts. One of the most essential lifesaving skills ...
When a woman collapsed on an escalator at the Buffalo, New York, airport last June, Phil Clough knew what to do. He and another bystander put her flat on her back and checked her pulse (faint) and her ...
The American Heart Association maintains a training center through a partnership with the University at Buffalo, Recreation Department. CPR, AED and First Aid Training is available to the UB community ...
According to a study released by the Resuscitation Science Symposium, men are more likely to receive bystander CPR in public locations compared to women. The AHA is the leader in resuscitation science ...