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Simpler CPR techniques encourages the public to intervene
A Swedish review of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest data shows rates of bystander CPR nearly doubled; compression-only (or Hands-Only CPR) increased six-fold over an 18-year...
Use of adrenaline doubles risk of brain damage in cardiac arrest patients
A clinical trial of the use of adrenaline in cardiac arrests has found that its results in less than 1% more people leaving hospital...
People reluctant to use public access defibrillators
A study led by researchers at the University of Warwick suggests that people are reluctant to use public access defibrillators to treat cardiac arrests....
Myth of 'tongue swallowing' is costing lives of athletes through SCA
An analysis of video footage showing top athletes suffering sudden circulatory arrest (SCA) found a 'very disturbing' picture of teammates responding incorrectly. Prevention of...