In a year, about 436.000 Americans experience cardiac arrest. Out of them, only 86.000 happen in the hospital, while the remaining 350.000 people experience this life-threatening condition at home or in public. Although CPR is the first line of aid for cardiac arrest, many people hesitate to administer it. In fact, according to the 2023…
Recent research shows up to 1,000 cardiac arrests happen outside a hospital in the US daily. Unfortunately, people who experience cardiac arrest do not always receive help before the ambulance arrives, even in a big metropolis such as Phoenix. To combat this issue, the authorities decided to add AED devices to the locations where most…
This article will address if you should perform CPR on a heart attack victim. The difference between a heart attack and cardiac arrest will also be explained, and the warning signs of a heart attack will be described to help you recognize and help the victims of a heart attack. If you’ve ever wondered, “Can…