Cardiac arrest is defined as a sudden stop in heart function. Essentially, the pumping function of the heart is compromised, oftentimes due to a dangerous malfunction of the heart's electrical system.
Aug 6, 2025
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Despite widespread public health efforts, the dangerous myth of "prevention of tongue-swallowing" continues to persist during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). New research in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology exposes ...
Jul 30, 2025
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Swimming pools can have a powerful pull on little children―even when it's not swimming time. Those glistening turquoise-blue ripples may look especially inviting to an active toddler or an overly confident preschooler.
Jul 28, 2025
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A day at the beach or pool is a great way to beat the summer heat—but it can also be risky if you're not careful.
Jul 13, 2025
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From a barbecue explosion to a severe firework injury, a lot can go wrong when celebrating the Fourth of July.
Jul 3, 2025
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Drowning fatalities among children in the summertime warrant water safety awareness. A Baylor College of Medicine emergency physician explains that water safety must be practiced all year long, as drowning is silent, quick ...
Jun 26, 2025
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CPR can be lifesaving when a baby stops breathing—but only if it's done properly.
Jun 24, 2025
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Medical crash carts—stocked with medications, syringes, gauze, and IV fluids—are essential tools in emergency rooms, where seconds matter, space is tight, and confusion can cost lives. However, despite their importance, ...
Jun 16, 2025
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It doesn't happen very often, but every now and then expectant mothers don't quite make it to the delivery suite on time—requiring specialized care from emergency medical services (EMS).
May 29, 2025
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More than 350,000 cardiac arrests occur outside of a hospital setting in the United States annually, according to the American Heart Association. In nine of 10 cases, the person dies because help doesn't arrive quickly enough. ...
May 12, 2025
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