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What to do if someone's bleeding badly
(HealthDay)—By knowing how to stop bleeding, you could save the life of a seriously injured person.
Dec 9, 2017
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PCP has vital role in managing pediatric heart disease
(HealthDay)—Primary care providers (PCPs) and medical homes (MHs) have a role to play in the management of pediatric patients with congenital heart disease (CHD) and their families, according to a policy statement published ...
Oct 30, 2017
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Kneeling posture impacts chest compressions' effectiveness
(HealthDay)—During cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) performed by males, self-adjusted and nearest kneeling postures are more effective for chest compression, with lower perceived exertion, according to a study published ...
Oct 17, 2017
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Use of CPR, defibrillators improves after public health initiatives
After coordinated and comprehensive public health initiatives in North Carolina, more patients received bystander CPR and first-responder defibrillation at home and in public, which was associated with improved survival, ...
Oct 4, 2017
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Bag-mask ventilation fails to improve on endotracheal intubation in cardiac arrest
Bag-mask ventilation fails to improve on endotracheal intubation in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients, according to late-breaking results from the CAAM trial presented today in a Hot Line LBCT Session at ESC Congress.
Aug 28, 2017
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Smartphone app directs first responders to cardiac arrest three minutes before ambulance
A novel smartphone application (app) has been developed that can direct first responders to cardiac arrest victims more than three minutes before the emergency services arrive. Each minute increases the chance of survival ...
Jun 19, 2017
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Women perform worse in CPR
Does it matter whether a man or a woman carries out CPR? Researchers at the University of Basel and University Hospital Basel have shown that female resuscitation teams performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation less efficiently ...
May 8, 2017
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Cardiac arrest patients do better if taken immediately to a specialist heart center
People who suffer cardiac arrest outside of hospital have a better chance of survival if they are taken immediately to a specialist heart centre rather than to the nearest general hospital, according to research published ...
Mar 28, 2017
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Child resuscitation under scrutiny
A new study to assess how surf lifeguards are doing with child resuscitation skills is underway in the north this summer.
Nov 30, 2016
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Most hospital palliative care programs are understaffed
Most hospitals offer palliative care services that help people with serious illnesses manage their pain and other symptoms and make decisions about their treatment, while providing emotional support and assistance in navigating ...
Oct 5, 2016
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