An adult who suddenly collapses and is not responsive is likely experiencing cardiac arrest. The chance of survival is very low unless someone calls 911 for help and immediately starts ...

Do you know how to perform CPR or work a defibrillator? As part of CPR Awareness Week, L.A. County is teaching these life-saving skills, plus much more.

Here are the steps for wellbeing CPR. Click here to read the accompanying article. G Hatfield is the CNO editor for HealthLeaders.

Dr. Ruthmann said he can understand why some people might be scared to step in during an emergency to perform CPR, but the consequence of not doing so is much worse. So, what are the steps for CPR?

The Womanikin is an attachment with breasts that can go on any CPR mannequin, or dummy, to help people learn how to do CPR on something besides a flat-chested, male torso.

The first step is to call 911 and seek help. Then, perform compressions hard and fast at 100 to 120 beats per minute on a bare chest. These steps can make the difference between life and death.

More Americans than ever say they are ready to save a life. This is CPR and AED Awareness Week. An American Heart Association survey found 1 in 3 adults are now willing to perform CPR in an emergency.