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

Every year, more than 350,000 instances of cardiac arrest occur outside U.S. hospitals, according to the American Heart Association. These medical emergencies can occur anywhere from private homes and ...

For the next three months, Harris will serve as an ambassador for the device to teach others how to perform CPR. As Harris ...

Using the CPR steps on someone who is not breathing can help keep them alive until the emergency services arrive. Knowing when to do CPR and how to perform it is important. CPR works by keeping a ...

The world’s most famous life-saving rescue technique could be worse than death in many cases, according to a new report. Administering CPR — or cardiopulmonary resuscitation — to a cardiac arrest ...

Virginia's first mobile CPR training kiosk opens at VCU, allowing students and faculty to learn hands-only CPR in minutes ...

Heart Safe Plymouth, a partnership of the Plymouth Public Safety Department and Rotary Club of Plymouth, is set to offer ...

A woman nearly died from a heart attack in a Missoula courtroom recently. The incident stresses the importance of learning ...

An 11-year-old girl in Appleton is being recognized as a hero after performing CPR on her mother during a medical emergency.

The Johnson County Health Department and the Greenwood Fire Department will host a free community CPR class next week.