Elsevier announces the publication of the 2010 European Resuscitation Council Guidelines in the journal Resuscitation. These guidelines are based on an extensive international review of all the ...

Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is the leading cause of sudden death in athletes during high-level, organised sport. Patient-related and event-related factors provide an opportunity for rapid intervention ...

As part of the initiative, Bauer Media Outdoor will install defibrillators in selected communication kiosks nationwide.

Dr. Abella receiving this honor during the closing ceremony of the annual European Resuscitation Council Congress in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, on Saturday, October 25. The European Resuscitation ...

Recently updated guidance from Britain's Resuscitation Council will aid health care professionals called on to provide emergency treatment of anaphylactic reactions, the London-based organization ...

A sudden cardiac arrest can happen to anyone, anytime and anywhere. Getting medical assistance and starting cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) immediately is crucial, because every second counts.

Official guidelines show that 30 chest compressions should be followed by two rescue breaths Concentrating on chest compressions rather than mouth-to-mouth when giving emergency resuscitation can ...

Medical emergencies in dental practice are uncommon but can occur at any time. All members of the dental team need to be aware of their role in the event of a medical emergency and should be trained ...

A MOUNTAIN rescue team medical officer received the inaugural Unsung Hero Of Immediate Care Award from the Resuscitation Council UK. Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team's medical officer Lucy Belson, was one ...

The European Resuscitation Council (ERC) will be holding its focused topic meeting congress in Malta this year. The congress, on implementing resuscitation techniques, will take place on Friday. The ...