CPR

When the heart pulsates palpation occurs and can be measured from the arteries which are compressed against your bones. The measurement points include the wrists, neck, inside of elbow joint,...

Most natural disasters cannot be prevented; however, you can be informed and prepared to prevent loss of property, health and money. Natural hazards are threats of an event that will harm people...

Sometimes, it is necessary to give rescue breathing to an adult. Here's what to do when there is a pulse, but a victim is not breathing on his own.

Lifeguards have been made famous by "Baywatch." Unlike the buxom beauties of the television series, lifeguards are meticulously trained professionals who provide emergency services to swimmers. In...

Becoming a licensed CPR instructor is not too hard. The process requires three basic steps. You must first complete a certified course in CPR instructor training. Then you need to complete a...

Learn how to administer first aid to choking victims in this free video clip on first aid and CPR.

Learn tips and advice for performing CPR with tips from an expert EMT in this free first aid video.

How to perform CPR for a two person rescue with in this free first aid video.

CPR is known as cardiopulmonary resuscitation. It consists of a combination of rescue breathing and chest compressions. When properly administered, it will restore oxygen-rich blood throughout...

There isn't a great deal of difference between giving CPR to a child to giving a CPR to an adult. However, since a child's body is smaller and a little more fragile, there are some things to keep...

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or CPR, can involve administering both rescue breathing and chest compressions if the victim is not breathing and does not have a pulse. Properly checking for the...

Sudden cardiac arrest claims 400,000 each year in the United States alone. It’s the cause of more than half the deaths from heart disease. SCA occurs when the heart’s electrical impulses no longer...