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A 'natural death' may be preferable for many to enduring CPR"Nurse refuses to perform CPR," read the caption on an ABC newscast in California. "911 dispatcher's pleas ignored." Several days earlier, a …

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Study: Head-up CPR increases odds of patient surviving neurologically intactThe head and shoulder elevation technique works especially well the if treatment begins less than 18 minutes after the 911 c …

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Paramedics applaud bystanders who began CPR and led medics to patient in cardiac arrest during hailstorm at Bruce PitOttawa paramedics gave kudos to the bystanders who found a man in cardiac arrest at …

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Off-duty Royal Papworth nurse saved dad's life after he had heart attack while shopping in St Ives'I am just glad I was there at the right time'An off-duty cardiology nurse from Royal Papworth Hospita …

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Survival and recovery continue long after resuscitation.Takeaways:Recovery after resuscitation from sudden cardiac arrest extends well after discharge.Recovery will look different based on identified …

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Extra precautions during CPR due to the pandemic do not have a negative impact on survivalDue to the COVID-19 pandemic, safety precautions were initiated for health care professionals who are administ …

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