New guidelines say CPR should always begin with chest compressions By By Erin Allday Hearst NewspapersOct 18, 2010 ...

“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 compressions ...

Drowning is the number one cause of death for children ages 1 to 4. CPR can be lifesaving and now, experts have updated the guidelines on how to perform it for drowning victims. What happened to 3 ...

Anyone pulled from the water who shows no signs of normal breathing or consciousness should be considered in cardiac arrest, according to updated guidelines.

The science of resuscitation has advanced since CPR and ECC guidelines were last published in 2000. The 2005 guidelines include several critical changes in approach, all geared toward improving ...

An editorial in <i>JAMA </i>says it is time to simplify CPR guidelines: two new studies show that health professionals in and out of the hospital setting still are unable to deliver CPR at a level ...

Updated CPR guidelines urgently promoted as drowning risks increase with summer swim season. New protocols stress the importance of rescue breaths—learn how to keep your family safe.