CPR
We lose 1,000 Americans a day to sudden cardiac arrest – here’s how cops could help
The 2015 AHA CPR guidelines refresh: still the most current recommendations.
Recent mass emergency response events have emphasized the importance of equipping police with proper first aid training and equipment
Olivia Bartulovic responded to two calls for victims in cardiac arrest, who were able to survive thanks to the officer’s early CPR efforts
Intense bodycam video shows a patrol boat dodging kayakers and tubers as officers rush to help a young girl
EMS providers were ready at the shore, but as they transported the patient, she stopped breathing again and they had to stabilize her
Umpire Jeff Brunner fell to the ground during the first inning of the game
Officer Brett Morava and Lt. Glenn McCune have used an AED not once, but twice to save lives in the last few years
Young McKenna Delarosa and her mom surprised Officer Jerrid Riley with “a heartwarming reunion,” police said
The officers were praised for being “calm, cool and collected”
A pair of Staten Island officers were out patrolling when a frantic mother waved them down
A wildlife officer and a sheriff’s deputy took turns performing CPR for “multiple minutes,” officials said
“What better help to have than a cardiac surgeon?”
Despite being positioned to make an impact on emergency cardiac survival rates, LE remains an under-utilized component of the chain of survival
The more than $14,500 Firehouse Subs grant will be used to buy a LUCAS chest compression system and external power supply
The infant was unresponsive and waiting for medics when a South Carolina deputy stepped in
In the struggle to physically control a person, officers must not erroneously mistake unconsciousness for compliance
“This is the first time I’ve ever saved a person,” said Officer Zakia Williams, who was only two weeks on the job
The school resource deputy jumped into action when a student collapsed during lunchtime
The Citizen CPR Foundation’s 40 Under 40 Committee released a PSA on Oct. 16 to coincide with World Restart a Heat Day
This month, we asked our readers a series of questions about the medical gear they carry, the training they’ve received and the lifesaving measures they’ve taken on the job
The officers were praised by their department for their lifesaving efforts
The LEOs gave her a couple of blows to the back and performed CPR, saving the baby’s life
The body camera worn by Officer Timothy Thorn shows that the child had no pulse when he arrived
Deputies said the man suffered a medical episode and believe the immediate first aid treatment given to him by the nurse, deputy and others, saved his life
All state and NYC officer candidates must complete the training before graduation from the academy, and training must be repeated every two years
Officer Oshikawa-Clay was at a middle school soccer match when he administered CPR to a man who suffered cardiac arrest
The deputy suffered a health emergency after a fight with a DUI suspect
Dr. Eileen Bulger believes that bystanders need to be able to stop severe bleeding caused by acts of terrorism and other public violence
Officer Curtis Shurtliff came to the rescue and performed CPR for 30 minutes
The man’s lips were blue and he didn’t appear to be breathing
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