If a person collapses, is not responding, and is not breathing normally, it's time to go to work -- after 911 is called.
February is Heart Month, and health leaders are raising awareness not only about heart disease, but also about who receives help during a cardiac emergency. Research shows Black Americans are ...
Before beginning Hands-only CPR, it's essential to check if the person truly needs help. Start by tapping their shoulder and loudly asking, "Are you OK?" This simple action helps assess consciousness.
PITTSBURGH, Jan. 12, 2026—Scripted television often shows outdated CPR techniques for lay people, potentially fueling misconceptions that could delay bystanders’ lifesaving interventions in the ...
American TV episodes continued to depict bystander CPR with pulse checks and breaths given alongside compression, a study found. This despite hands-only CPR being the official method endorsed by the ...
ATLANTA, JUNE 5, 2025 — With sudden cardiac arrest claiming thousands of lives each year, the Atlanta Falcons teamed up with the American Heart Association to equip players and coaches with the ...