What Is Pit Crew CPR?
Many hospitals nationwide have embraced a new team-oriented approach to cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) that has delivered outstanding results for sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) victims. The approach is known as “pit crew CPR” and empowers a team of emergency responders to work together to support SCA victims. Here’s a closer look at pit crew CPR and […]
Are Men More Susceptible to Cardiac Arrest Than Women?
New research from the Journal of the American Heart Association indicates men are more susceptible to sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) than women. The research, released in June, revealed men at age 45 face a 10.9 percent lifetime risk of SCA. Comparatively, women at age 45 have a 2.8 percent lifetime risk of SCA. Sudden cardiac […]
CPR for Babysitters: Here’s What You Need to Know
Many parents around the country are encountering a major problem – finding a trusted babysitter to take care of their children while they’re away. In fact, a recent American Red Cross poll of parents indicated 55 percent of respondents said they decided to stay home because they could not find a trusted babysitter to watch […]