Find uplifting stories about heroes, innovations, and solutions
12240 results for "cpr save"
When Skye Maynard's heart stopped during a lunchtime workout, her friend and fellow nurse Lara Kesteloo's quick CPR saved her life in the critical minutes before paramedics arrived. The heroic response earned Kesteloo official recognition and reminds us why everyone should learn CPR.
Ray Halgrimson jumped into action when a stranger collapsed at Oxbow Park in February, performing CPR that kept him alive until paramedics arrived. The Byron City Council just honored him for his life-saving quick thinking.
A California police officer defied 9% survival odds twice in seven hours, performing life-saving CPR on two cardiac arrest victims who both survived. His colleague received honors for talking someone to safety during a 31-minute bridge crisis negotiation.
New research reveals that most TV shows get life-saving CPR wrong, and it's affecting how millions of Americans respond in real emergencies. The good news? Researchers say fixing these scenes could help save thousands of lives each year.
A learning disability nurse performed life-saving CPR on a fellow shopper who went into cardiac arrest at a Lidl checkout, crediting a recent basic life support refresher for her quick action. Her training kicked in at exactly the right moment when someone needed it most.
%3Amax_bytes(150000)%3Astrip_icc()%3Afocal(734x217%3A736x219)%2Fecho-park-lake-cpr-062626-108d3677d99b4599a9890af125f64448.jpg)
When Melinda Pereira collapsed during a routine walk at her Virginia park, an off-duty nurse's quick CPR saved her life. The two strangers are now best friends who want everyone to learn this lifesaving skill.
A Dallas Baptist University student jumped into action when a stranger suffered an asthma attack, performing CPR that saved his life. Emma Dilley's quick thinking turned a medical emergency into a survival story.
When nurse Skye Maynard collapsed from cardiac arrest during a workout, her friend Lara Kesteloo didn't hesitate to start CPR, saving her life on the spot. Two years later, BC Emergency Health Services honored Kesteloo's heroic actions with their highest recognition for first responders.
When Sadie Robertson's toddler stopped breathing after choking, the prepared mom sprang into action with CPR. Kit made a full recovery, and now Robertson is urging other parents to learn life-saving skills.
When a peppermint lodged in Oliver Webb's throat at a Michigan mall, bartender Devon Forrest used his month-old CPR training to save the six-year-old's life. The grateful family returned two weeks later to thank the hero who acted without hesitation.
A former nurse working as a postal clerk in Clifton, Arizona, performed emergency CPR on an infant with a congenital heart defect, saving her life when seconds counted. Nova Vega has since undergone successful open-heart surgery and is recovering in Tucson.
When a toddler was pulled unconscious from a Michigan beach, Mariza Mojica didn't hesitate to act. Her quick CPR training turned a terrifying moment into a life-saving miracle.
When a detox supervisor heard unusual breathing, her quick action and her team's CPR skills saved a woman's life at a South Dakota care facility. The Pennington County Sheriff's Office honored the trio with medals for their lifesaving teamwork.
When a man collapsed and turned purple at a Payson Walmart, nurse practitioner Alissa Ramirez jumped into action while others stood frozen. Her quick thinking and CPR skills gave him another Valentine's Day with his wife.
When a stranger collapsed outside a New Zealand shopping center, 18-year-old Will Ellis didn't hesitate to jump in with lifesaving CPR. His quick thinking and recent training kept Dorothy Dalton alive until paramedics arrived.
When 8-month-old Kit stopped breathing after choking in her high chair, her mom Sadie Robertson performed CPR and saved her life. The "Duck Dynasty" star is now urging parents to learn emergency lifesaving skills.
When flames trapped a dog inside a Memphis home, firefighters didn't just rescue the animal—they performed CPR to bring it back. The dramatic Tuesday afternoon save shows how far first responders will go for every life.
North Carolina trained 19,739 people in hands-only CPR in a single day, breaking a U.S. record and equipping thousands with skills to save lives. While the global record remained untouched, the effort means nearly 20,000 more people can now respond in a cardiac emergency.
When Paul Cutler's wife collapsed lifeless in their car on a UK highway, he had no formal training but remembered what he'd seen on TV. His five minutes of CPR kept her alive until paramedics arrived.
When Ralph Arnold collapsed during a run, four fellow runners and his wife jumped into action with CPR, starting a chain of survival that brought him home. Their story shows how everyday people can be the difference between life and death.
Showing 20 of 12240