This kind of preparation can turn a bystander into a lifesaver.

Few Americans know the mechanics of how to give CPR — which stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation — though many have heard of the concept and have an idea of what it is. CPR is a technique ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. CPR, especially when done immediately, can double or triple a person’s survival chances. (Getty Images) According to the AHA, ...

CHICAGO (CBS) --CPR saves lives, but the American Heart Association reports that 70% of Americans feel helpless in a cardiac emergency, because the don't know what to do. So CBS 2 teamed up with the ...

Dispatcher Sophia Zervos quickly and calmly instructed parents how to perform CPR on their 4-year-old daughter.

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The hot weather brings an increased risk for our hearts. According to the Fresno Fire Department, crews respond to more calls about heat exhaustion, drowning and cardiac ...

TOLEDO, Ohio — The Toledo Lucas County Public Library hosted a free CPR training session on Tuesday, providing community members with the opportunity to learn vital lifesaving skills. The event, held ...

When it comes to promoting the use of hands-only CPR, Los Angeles County officials aren’t saving their breath. That potentially life-saving step is now at the heart of a campaign to train half a ...

"Sorry, I Can't Give CPR" Facility Responsibilities A Nurse's Duty in a Healthcare Setting What Facilities Should Consider References 1. If a facility decides to have ...