The American Heart Association Get happy! People who have a cheery outlook on life face a lower risk of stroke than their less optimistic peers. Tell us one thing that made you happy today. http://aarp.us/nbpiU4

The 2010 CPR Guidelines rearranged the order of CPR steps. Now, instead of A-B-C, which stands for airway and breathing first followed by chest compressions, the American Heart Association wants rescuers to practice C-A-B: chest compressions first, then airway and breathing. Some have asked, why did CPR change? Answer: Just

CPR & Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) Fact Sheet As of April 26, 2010 Sudden Cardiac Arrest EMS treats about 300,000 victims of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest each year in the U.S.  Less than eight percent of people who suffer cardiac arrest outside the hospital survive. Sudden cardiac arrest can happen to

Childhood Obesity and Survival After In-Hospital Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Pediatric in-hospital cardiac arrests (IHCA) are not rare. Pediatric obesity is a growing epidemic. There is a negative impact on survival following IHCA for the obese pediatric patient. Supporting Materials http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/125/3/e481.abstract Your Friends at CPRBoston

On March 21, 2011 The American Academy of Pediatrics released a new policy statement on child passenger safety. The new guidelines cover a child from birth through adolescence.  Up to the age of 2 years a child should be in a rear facing car safety seat. For most children through

On March 21, 2011 The American Academy of Pediatrics released a new policy statement on child passenger safety. The new guidelines cover a child from birth through adolescence.  Up to the age of 2 years a child should be in a rear facing car safety seat. For most children through