The basic CPR techniques—chest compressions, rescue breaths, and using an AED—are the same worldwide. However, in Japan, there is a strong focus on AED training because these devices are commonly ...

Gail Bowers had just enjoyed a light lunch at home with her 64-year-old husband Jack when she noticed he wasn't breathing. When he didn't respond to her voice, she immediately called 911. It turned ...

What is Basic Life Support (BLS)? Ever wondered what you'd do in a life-or-death situation? Basic Life Support (BLS) is like your emergency toolkit for those critical moments. It's a set of skills ...

Vicky Lamay instructing Adrienne Parks at the Lindale High School CPR class (Lisa Trenary/Freelance) New CPR guidelines recently released by the American Heart Association (AHA) puts an emphasis on ...

MANILA, Philippines – The “Samboy Lim” bill mandating basic training on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for all students nationwide is expected to become a law within the week. The Philippine ...

For Airman 1st Class Joshua Sandoval, his Oct. 21 mid-morning flight out of San Antonio, Texas, was more eventful than he probably thought it would be. En route from basic military training to his ...