The Vermillion Fire EMS will take part in a special award presentation recognizing the outstanding multijurisdictional emergency response that saved the life of a sudden cardiac arrest patient ...

BRAZIL, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — An EMT in Brazil is back on the road after an accident in May nearly claimed her life. Roxie Wilson was welcomed back to work by the first responders who saved her. When ...

HARDWICK, MASS. (WHDH) - A paramedic and EMT were celebrated in West Brookfield on Friday for their quick actions in helping a man who went into cardiac arrest while biking in Hardwick. Paramedic Ryan ...

BETHANY, Ill. (WCIA) — Officers and EMTs working out of Moultrie County were recognized by Bethany Fire for their efforts in saving the life of someone in cardiac arrest earlier this week. In a ...

Cardiac arrest is defined as a sudden stop in heart function. Essentially, the pumping function of the heart is compromised, oftentimes due to a dangerous malfunction of the heart's electrical system.

The odds of survival increased 91% when a lay rescuer started CPR within one minute after the cardiac arrest, 98% when initiated in two to three minutes and 37% when performed in four to five minutes ...

The Vermillion Fire EMS will take part in a special award presentation recognizing the outstanding multijurisdictional emergency response that saved the life of a sudden cardiac arrest patient ...