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Posted by By Kira Peikoff Dec. 7, 2015 on Sep 27th 2020

CPR Survival Rates Can Differ Greatly by City

CPR Survival Rates Can Differ Greatly by CityIf you have a stroke, your odds of survival are similar whether you are in Boston or Boise. But not so if you fall victim to cardiac arrest.Dr. Sam Parnia, …

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Posted by NAEMT National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians on Sep 25th 2020

Prehospital Trauma Life Support - PHTLS

Prehospital Trauma Life Support - PHTLSNAEMT's Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) is recognized around the world as the leading continuing education program for prehospital emergency trauma care. …

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Posted by American Heart Association on Sep 24th 2020

Heart Attack

Heart AttackA Heart Attack occurs when the blood flow that brings oxygen to the heart muscle is severely reduced or stopped. This happens because coronary arteries that supply the heart with blood can …

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Posted by American Heart Association on Sep 21st 2020

Cardiac Arrest - American Heart Association

Cardiac ArrestAbout Cardiac ArrestCardiac arrest is the abrupt loss of heart function in a person who may or may not have been diagnosed with heart disease. It can come on suddenly, or in the wake of …

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