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

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - Summer months are approaching, and with it comes an increase in pool and lake accidents. One way to help save others from drowning is by learning CPR, which can earn lifesaving ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - More than 300,000 people suffer a cardiac arrest every year in this country, and 90% are fatal. “Sudden cardiac arrest is a major killer in the United States,” said James ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) -Sponsored by For Life Medical Transport. CPR can be a life-saving procedure, and it takes just a few hours to learn. Our friends at For Life Medical Transport help make the ...

DETROIT, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) - According to the American Heart Association, nearly 436,000 Americans die from cardiac arrest each year. If performed immediately, CPR can double, sometimes triple the ...

Checking for a pulse and giving rescue breaths are just some of the ways TV inaccurately depicts CPR for sudden cardiac ...

TV shows portray CPR incorrectly in most episodes, spreading outdated methods that discourage lifesaving action.