Mother launches defibrillator campaign in memory of son

Councillors turn down 'idiot-proof' defibrillator - in case they are sued if patient dies

An 'idiot-proof' life-saving defibrillator has been voted against and thus turned down by councillors, as they were worried they would be sued if a patient died while using it.

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Simply Watching a CPR Video Might Save Lives

A short message gives people confidence to help when someone has heart attack, experts say, reports US News

Screening can detect potentially serious heart conditions in healthy kids

Scientists have suggested that a relatively low-cost screening might help identify children who are at risk for sudden cardiac arrest, possibly preventing childhood death.

 

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