Most are familiar with cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillators (AEDs), but occasionally there’s confusion when it comes to incorporating these two lifesaving tools ...

“Starting chest compressions as soon as somebody’s heart has stopped is the best way to help them survive,” according to Erica Littlewood of South Whatcom Fire Authority. iStockphoto Getty Images It’s ...

The simple catchphrase for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) has been ingrained in our heads since childhood. But how many of us actually know how to perform the procedure? In an emergency, could ...

It is important to know how to care for basic situations involving older adults. Standard first-aid and CPR skills may not be enough to care for a person until medical help arrives or is sought. In ...