New York CPR expert Stephanie Duehring appears on Inside Edition New York CPR expert Stephanie Duehring demonstrated the emergency steps that would have been taken to revive Whitney Houston on a recent episode of Inside Edition. Mystery still surrounds the passing of Houston, who was found dead in a hotel bathtub in Beverly Hills on…
UPDATED 11/17/2020 Are you considering purchasing an AED defibrillator? Many first-time purchasers of AEDs want to know which AED brand and model is best, but no single device is better than the other. All AEDs are FDA-approved and can be trusted to work reliably; there’s no specific AED brand that’s proven to save more lives….
In order to increase cardiac arrest victim survival rates and educate the public about the importance of emergency medical care, it’s critical to separate facts from myths. Here are some of the most common myths about CPR and First Aid certification, debunked. 1. You will get sued if you perform bystander CPR If you provide…
Some people, such as men over the age of 40, are at greater risk of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), but SCA can affect anyone, even children. Common causes of SCA among children include Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, trauma, accidents, and congenital heart disease. After undergoing SCA, both infants and children have a much better chance…
Despite common misconceptions, cardiovascular disease is not limited to men. Although men have a higher risk of experiencing a heart attack, a substantial number of women also suffer from heart disease. Coronary heart disease is the primary cause of death among American women. In 2021, heart disease claimed the lives of 20% of women in…
Does the thought of putting your mouth on the mouth of a total stranger give you the heebie-jeebies? Even if you’re aware of CPR’s role in saving lives, you may think twice about performing mouth-to-mouth resuscitation because of the fear of getting an infection. The good news is that in 2010, the American Heart Association…
