A scheme offering live video support to 999 callers reporting a heart attack will be extended for another year. Since last summer, East of England Ambulance Service Trust (EEAST) control room staff ...

The optimal approach to early resuscitation in septic shock is unknown. Equipoise exists between the use of larger volumes of ...

Epinephrine is widely used during cardiac arrest because it increases vascular tone, blood pressure, and heart rate, improving the likelihood of return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC). Yet its role ...

New recommendations on rescuing adults and children who have drowned include an important update for healthcare professionals, trained rescuers, and untrained lay rescuers. The American Heart ...

Imagine learning crucial life-saving techniques once every two years, becoming certified, and by the end of year two, needing to use those skills when a person’s life depends on it. That’s the current ...

Fluid resuscitation is a fundamental intervention in the treatment of critically ill patients. However, there is little conclusive evidence to guide clinicians about the best type of resuscitation ...

Credit: Getty Images. The AHA and AAP have created updated guidelines for neonatal resuscitation, with a focus on umbilical cord management and ventilatory support after birth. Neonatal resuscitation ...

Cardiac arrest happens when the heart stops pumping blood properly, cutting off oxygen to the brain and other vital organs. In these emergencies, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can help keep ...

Many people assume that being asked this question means their physician thinks something terrible is about to happen. Most of ...

People have the right to be involved in discussions and make informed decisions about their care, as described in NICE's information on making decisions about your care. Making decisions using NICE ...