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 ...

Watching dramatic CPR scenes on TV or in movies can be misleading, especially when it comes to understanding how CPR works in real life. We get it—exciting moments make for good storytelling, but they ...

The AHA’s BLS Heartsaver CPR AED course trains participants to give CPR and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) in a safe, timely, and effective manner. Reflects science and education from ...

Introduction: Currently, 32 states require CPR training for high school students; it is unknown whether real-world training leads to skill retention. The purpose of this study was to evaluate ...

The AHA's Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED course trains participants to provide first aid, CPR, and use an automated external defibrillator (AED) in a safe, timely, and effective manner. Reflects science ...