Which CPR manikins are best? Chest compressions are an essential part of cardiopulmonary resuscitation. One way to learn how to perform them correctly is with a CPR manikin. When looking for the ...

Elgin firefighter-paramedics already have used a new piece of state-of-the art life-saving equipment the department received this week. Fire Lt. Michael Oine said that a Lucas Chest Compression System ...

Officials from the Logan Township United Fire Department received a welcome donation from the Durbin family, owners of Pennview Suites, during their visit to the firehouse in April. “As part of our ...

Matters of the heart are in the forefront today, which is Valentine’s Day, as well as for the month of February, which is American Heart Month. Representatives of the Saline Memorial Health Foundation ...

New pediatric CPR guidelines update infant techniques, airway clearing, and resuscitation steps to improve survival and long-term neurologic outcomes.

Imagine working in the emergency department and having a child who suddenly is in cardiac arrest and needs CPR. The code is called, and at least seven medical staff swarm into the room, but to do ...

The equipment will be used by the school district to provide low cost CPR and automated external defibrillation (AED) training to students and staff. All sophomores are trained as part of health and ...

For paramedics who are trying to save the life of someone who has suffered a massive heart attack, performing CPR can be strenuous and require help from several pairs of hands. But a new mechanical ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Property crime can happen to anyone, but one first responder certainly didn’t think someone would want to take a bunch of his equipment — it takes training to use, and it’s hard to ...

Safety Training Seminars opens a new CPR Certification School in Sacramento, expanding access to lifesaving AHA training and ...