It’s 2 a.m., and you are rewatching a medical drama when someone collapses onscreen. CPR begins immediately. You wonder, Could I do that? Would I even know how? You are not a nurse or a paramedic, but ...

The challenges and burdens facing the country’s nurses and caregivers are high, and among them is a continuous need to keep ...

AED (Automated External Defibrillator) Use: How to operate an AED safely and effectively to assist someone experiencing cardiac arrest. Use the form below to request First Aid, CPR, and AED training ...

A study of data from 2019 to 2022 found that after a cardiac arrest in a public place, bystanders used an AED 7 percent of the time and performed CPR 42 percent of the time.

BLS eLearning combines evidence-based learning to help learners develop an in-depth understanding of the patient’s situation and deliver time-bound CPR with precise compression and using an AED.

Automated external defibrillators, or AEDs, deliver an electrical shock to the heart and can help revive someone who is ...

CPR, AED and First Aid Training is available to the UB community and the general public. Our Classes . Basic Life Support (BLS): For the Healthcare Provider. Calling all healthcare providers and ...

Schmidt's husband is also a nurse. He recognized that his wife had the signs of a cardiac arrest and quickly began CPR while calling 911. Paramedics arrived quickly and delivered a shock with an AED.

The Case for CPR and AED Training in Schools and Colleges. The incident in Wilson sheds light on an undeniable truth: knowledge and accessibility save lives.

In addition, clinical staff in nursing homes already are required to undergo BLS/CPR training that includes the use of AEDs, and providing them with the tools to implement their knowledge may not ...

The odds of surviving cardiac arrest greatly increase if a person receives CPR and an AED shock, if necessary. But many bystanders aren't trained to perform these lifesaving procedures. When ...