School districts in the south and southwest suburbs have different numbers of automated external defibrillators available, but officials have different opinions on whether the state should provide ...

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and defibrillation are crucial life-saving techniques that can greatly influence survival rates during emergencies involving sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). The ...

A weather presenter who helped save a man's live with CPR has been given formal training in using a defibrillator. BBC South Today's Alexis Green used her basic first aid training to help the man who ...

Automatic external defibrillators are becoming widely used in many walks of life, including supermarkets and airports. Automatic external defibrillators provide an essential part of the chain of life ...

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A cardiac arrest is the ultimate medical emergency – where the heart suddenly stops beating. Early defibrillation within 3–5 min of collapse can increase survival rates by 50-70%, yet research shows ...

Coroner Mark Johns also urged employers to ensure employees know where defibrillators are at worksites, and workers with appropriate training to use a defibrillator if a medical emergency arises. His ...