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'It's everything': Locals hope to make Holland a HeartSafe CommunityLisa Cardillo and John Shea know firsthand the importance of quick action in the event of cardiac arrest. Both are survivors who rec …

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Study finds poor ventilation use during CPR for out-of-hospital cardiac arrestThe ventilation technique, also known as rescue breathing, commonly used during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for pe …

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CPR and First Aid at The American Red Cross The American Red Cross offers a number of courses including CPR and First Aid.During the class you are taught how to handle chocking infants, children, a …

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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 …

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How a Toilet Plunger Improved CPRCardiac arrest patients who received neuroprotective CPR within 11 minutes of a call to 911 were about three times more likely to survive with good brain function than …

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Mayo Clinic Q&A: What is cardiac arrest?DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’ve heard about several people who have experienced sudden cardiac arrest. What is cardiac arrest? And how is it different from a heart a …

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