What is the purpose of CPR? The purpose of CPR is to apply pressure to an individual’s sternum (breastbone) so that the heart ...

Roseville-based Advanced Circulatory Systems, Inc., is touting the results of a recent clinical trial that found that the company's device provides a better alternative to traditional CPR. The trial ...

With the help of a local hospital, Schertz EMS is receiving several state-of-the art CPR devices that will allow EMTs to provide better and faster care to heart attack victims. Live Oak's Northeast ...

A mechanical device that delivers chest compressions during CPR does not improve short-term survival of cardiac arrest patients, compared to traditional hand compressions, a new study shows. "Many ...

Performing CPR involves pressing down on the chest of someone in cardiac arrest 100 to 120 times per minute. It can be exhausting, as well as unnerving. That explains why some local Emergency Medical ...

ROCKFORD (WREX) – When the Rockford Fire Department needs to deliver CPR to a patient, it’s relying on a new device to help. Each Rockford Fire ambulance has something called a LUCAS 3. “We can put ...

HANCOCK COUNTY, Ind. — Hancock County is buying lifesaving CPR devices for every one of their area fire departments. The county has purchased 13 LUCAS CPR devices that can give consistent chest ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Every minute CPR is not started, the chance of survival drops 10%. CPR and AED instructor Deena Kerschner Johnson has seen an increase in calls and questions over the last few days.

The EH&S Office is an accredited ASHI (American Safety and Health Institute) training center for CPR, AED and Basic First Aid. A small cost is associated with each class to cover supplies and a ...