While it’s probably common knowledge not to take medical information from television, a majority of shows keep getting one ...

TV varies dramatically in informing viewers about medical emergencies, but it also teaches audiences how not to perform ...

“Hands-Only CPR is a simple two-step process — call 911 if you see a teen or adult suddenly collapse and then push hard and ...

Think you know how to perform CPR properly because you've seen it on TV? You probably don't, a new study has warned.

Lastly, we found that almost 65% of the people receiving hands-only CPR and 73% of rescuers performing CPR were white and ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - More than 300,000 people suffer a cardiac arrest every year in this country, and 90% are fatal. “Sudden cardiac arrest is a major killer in the United States,” said James ...

DALLAS (AP) — “Push hard, push fast” next time you give CPR to someone having cardiac arrest, say new, simpler guidelines in a radical departure from past advice. Putting the emphasis on chest ...

Scripted television often shows outdated CPR techniques for lay people, potentially fueling misconceptions that could delay ...

TV shows portray CPR incorrectly in most episodes, spreading outdated methods that discourage lifesaving action.

The first week of June – National CPR & AED Awareness Week, June 1-7— gives Puget Sound residents the chance to learn about saving lives in the event of sudden cardiac arrest. Free Hands-Only™ CPR ...

Safety Training Seminars’ posters will provide guidance for workplaces, schools, and healthcare facilities. California, United States, January ...