Call for Change Saying 'Cardiac Arrest Does Not Discriminate'

Heart Foundation urges quick action during cardiac emergencies

Senior Instructor at the Heart Foundation of Jamaica (HFJ), Dr Lambert Innis, is urging members of the public to respond swiftly when they encounter someone experiencing a cardiac emergency. Speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Tuesday, Dr Innis emphasised that the critical steps in responding to a cardiac emergency are recognising that a person is in distress, calling for emergency assistance, and starting chest c…

Call for change saying 'cardiac arrest does not discriminate'

A heart charity is calling for more realistic CPR training to help bystanders feel confident giving lifesaving help to everyone, including people in…

HFJ Urges Quick Action During Cardiac Emergencies

Senior Instructor at the Heart Foundation of Jamaica (HFJ), Dr. Lambert Innis, is urging members of the public to respond swiftly when they encounter someone experiencing a cardiac emergency. Speaking […]

Women less likely to receive lifesaving CPR, says Welsh heart charity

Abby Neve Women are less likely to receive lifesaving help from a bystander after a cardiac arrest due to ‘embarrassment’, according to a Welsh heart charity. Calon Hearts, the leading heart screening and defibrillator charity in Wales, are calling for greater awareness of the barriers that may prevent women receiving lifesaving CPR. One major European […] The post Women less likely to receive lifesaving CPR, says Welsh heart charity appeared fi…

Women less likely to receive lifesaving CPR as Calon Hearts calls for more realistic training

News from Wales Welsh heart charity Calon Hearts is calling for greater awareness of the barriers that can... The post Women less likely to receive lifesaving CPR as Calon Hearts calls for more realistic training appeared first on News from Wales.