Flat-Line On ECG Monitor: How Long To Wait Before Declaring Someone Dead?
It is often not an easy task to declare a person dead without ensuring that their heartbeat and circulation might not return, says an emergency physician
It is often not an easy task to declare a person dead without ensuring that their heartbeat and circulation might not return, says an emergency physician
CPR is an emergency lifesaving procedure performed when the heart stops beating. Performing CPR immediately can double or triple the chances of survival after cardiac arrest. Many people have questions about whether only trained people can give CPR. Let us know from the expert who can give CPR and how basic CPR is given in sudden emergency cases. Watch Video.
While healthcare providers are trained well to offer gender-neutral intervention to patients, the same cannot be said for outsiders who might stop due to social inhibitions
In a time marked by frequent floods and water-related accidents, learning CPR can save lives in the absence of immediate medical intervention
On May 31st, India lost a musical gem to a heart attack. The untimely demise of KK has left us all in grief, but it has also raised many questions. Read to know what went wrong.
A new study says that deep chest compressions can crack ribs, but it prevents brain damage during cardiac arrest. Read on to know more.
The term sudden cardiac arrest and heart attack are often used synonymously but they are not the same. It is imperative to provide immediate treatment in both cases to ensure survival.
Do you know what to do if you are involved in or witness a road accident?
Father gives CPR to save his baby on the way toward hospital to save him
'A nurse's job doesn't end with working hours and it is our responsibility to use our skills wherever required and needed.'
CPR is one of the most commonly taught practices falling under basic life support.
The Emergency Response Team (ERT) at Fortis Hospital recently revived a septuagenarian patient within 9 minutes after he experienced a severe Cardiac Arrest recently.
This year's World Health Day marks the 70th anniversary of World Health Organisation (WHO) which is being observed with the theme 'Universal Health Coverage
Nearly 98 per cent Indians are not trained in basic life-saving technique of CPR during sudden cardiac arrest.
The success rate of CPR patients who get cardiac arrest outside the hospital and are then taken to the hospital in a state of cardiac arrest is just 5%.
45-day old baby survives giant tumour in heart. This is a one in a million case across the world, Says Dr. Biswa Panda
Asian Heart Institute and Akshay Kumar today announced that they are joining hands to provide a health and accident insurance scheme.
It is often not an easy task to declare a person dead without ensuring that their heartbeat and circulation might not return, says an emergency physician
While healthcare providers are trained well to offer gender-neutral intervention to patients, the same cannot be said for outsiders who might stop due to social inhibitions
In a time marked by frequent floods and water-related accidents, learning CPR can save lives in the absence of immediate medical intervention
On May 31st, India lost a musical gem to a heart attack. The untimely demise of KK has left us all in grief, but it has also raised many questions. Read to know what went wrong.
A new study says that deep chest compressions can crack ribs, but it prevents brain damage during cardiac arrest. Read on to know more.
The term sudden cardiac arrest and heart attack are often used synonymously but they are not the same. It is imperative to provide immediate treatment in both cases to ensure survival.
Do you know what to do if you are involved in or witness a road accident?
Father gives CPR to save his baby on the way toward hospital to save him
'A nurse's job doesn't end with working hours and it is our responsibility to use our skills wherever required and needed.'
CPR is one of the most commonly taught practices falling under basic life support.
The Emergency Response Team (ERT) at Fortis Hospital recently revived a septuagenarian patient within 9 minutes after he experienced a severe Cardiac Arrest recently.
This year's World Health Day marks the 70th anniversary of World Health Organisation (WHO) which is being observed with the theme 'Universal Health Coverage
Nearly 98 per cent Indians are not trained in basic life-saving technique of CPR during sudden cardiac arrest.
The success rate of CPR patients who get cardiac arrest outside the hospital and are then taken to the hospital in a state of cardiac arrest is just 5%.
45-day old baby survives giant tumour in heart. This is a one in a million case across the world, Says Dr. Biswa Panda
Asian Heart Institute and Akshay Kumar today announced that they are joining hands to provide a health and accident insurance scheme.
The Asian Heart Institute is planning to train 5000 Mumbaikars this year.
AHI will also train 100 master trainers from all the BEST depots.
Knowing these first aid techniques can save your child's life!
CPR is an emergency lifesaving procedure performed when the heart stops beating. Performing CPR immediately can double or triple the chances of survival after cardiac arrest. Many people have questions about whether only trained people can give CPR. Let us know from the expert who can give CPR and how basic CPR is given in sudden emergency cases. Watch Video.