Everyone, especially parents, should at the very least know the ABC of resuscitation in first aid. It’s lifesaving. A = Airway, which must be kept open and clear. If a person is unconscious on his or ...

Nurses will be familiar with the procedure for advanced life support but may be less confident with paediatric basic life support skills, which are required to manage out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.

CPR Practices Need Resuscitation, Survey Finds Just 1 of 10 emergency physicians surveyed believes cardiopulmonary resuscitation practices after sudden cardiac arrest are highly effective. Medscape ...

Two national agencies that aim to equip citizens with first aid skills will merge to avoid duplicating efforts. The National Resuscitation Council (NRC) and National First Aid Council will form the ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. The NHS recommends you have “a well-stocked first aid kit in ...