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In the U.K. there are more than 40,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests (OHCA) annually, but fewer than 10% of people survive. Early CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) ...
Sep 8, 2025
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When a child is critically ill, families often face one of the most heartbreaking questions imaginable: how should a medical team intervene when a patient's heart stops beating or they are unable to breathe independently?
Sep 4, 2025
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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, crash ...
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