Daily Archives: January 22, 2023

CPR and Defibrillators: What You Need to Know

By Gina Kolata in the NYT Before 1958, there was no such thing as CPR. If someone’s heart stopped because of cardiac arrest, that person fell to the ground, with no pulse, no breathing. And they were simply declared dead. All … Continue reading

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How to safe a life in 90 seconds with CPR

This is a useful skill that able residents and willing staff should learn. As resident Leonard Cobb MD notes, learning this skill and having an AED may enable you to save a life one day. Some residents who are frail … Continue reading

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