What is the purpose of CPR? The purpose of CPR is to apply pressure to an individual’s sternum (breastbone) so that the heart ...

If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to do CPR and — like so many of us — find yourself with extra time on your hands, now may be the perfect time to learn this lifesaving skill. The big difference ...

Kids understand CPR, even if they're too small to save adults, a new study says. Aug. 3, 2009— -- Children as young as 9 can learn and retain the basics of cardiopulmonary resuscitation, even ...

When someone’s heart stops beating, correctly performing high-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or CPR, can save that person’s life. Do you know how to perform CPR? Is your training up-to-date?

Knowing "hands-only CPR" is more relevant than ever during a pandemic, according to the American Heart Association. The association says that with more of us spending more time at home, the odds of ...

Dr. Mariell Jessup, chief science and medical officer of the American Heart Assn., said she couldn’t say for sure what caused Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin’s heart to stop during an NFL game ...

ROANOKE, Va. – You never know when you could be the one to save someone’s life. That’s the message the Compress and Shock Foundation is hoping to get across Saturday for annual CPR and AED Education ...