Saving American Hearts, Inc Blog

When Was CPR Invented: Unraveling the Lifesaving HistoryCardiopulmonary Resuscitation, commonly known as CPR, is a vital emergency procedure that combines chest compressions with artificial ventilatio …

read more

Doctor helps Pinellas homeless shelter residents learn CPR—and their success rate is impressiveYou frequently hear that learning CPR can save a life. One small community in Pinellas County is proving …

read more

People in redlined neighborhoods may be less likely to receive bystander CPRThe greater the amount of redlining, the lower the likelihood of receiving bystander CPR, the study showed. The findings wil …

read more

First responders who keep us safe need to care for themselves, tooWhether fighting fires, handling medical emergencies or ensuring public safety, first responders spend days and nights looking out for …

read more

Association of small adult ventilation bags with return of spontaneous circulation in out of hospital cardiac arrestIntroductionLittle is known about the impact of tidal volumes delivered by emergency …

read more

She was 28 and went into cardiac arrest at work. CPR and an AED saved her life.Heather Baker was 28 and a school administrator in Pecatonica, Illinois, when she walked into a conference room for a mee …

read more