Tag Archives: CPR

CPR in a Few Easy Steps

June 8th, 2012 - 12:07 pm

Just the idea of performing CPR can intimidate the average person, whether it’s the thought of what’s at stake or simply trying to remember all of the steps. A move to simplify cardiopulmonary resuscitation practices for the public is one … Continue reading →

By sharontheimer | Posted in Anesthesiology, Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Pulmonary | Tagged aed, American Heart Association, anesthesiologist, capnography, cardiac arrest, compression, CPR, defibrillator, Mayo Clinic, roger white, therapeutic hypothermia | Comments (2)

96 Minutes and Counting… Marathon CPR Saves a Life!

March 4th, 2011 - 5:29 pm

After a workout, Howard Snitzer stopped to pick up groceries for dinner and instead fell to the sidewalk with a massive heart attack. The volunteer response in Goodhue, Minnesota and the surrounding community was remarkable. More than 20 people took … Continue reading →