The Philippine College of Emergency Medicine (PCEM) on Wednesday, July 17, said that incidents requiring cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) among infants are "not as rare as you think."Photo from PixabayPCEM president Dr. Jeremy A. Cordero said, "there are pre-hospital arrests of infants and...
The Department of Health (DOH), on Wednesday, July 17, joined other government agencies to raise awareness and conduct Basic Life Support Training in celebration of the National Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Day.Photo from PixabayIn his opening remarks at the Special Media Forum held at the...
President Marcos has declared July 17 of every year as the “National Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Day.”The proclamation, according to Malacañang, is aimed at instilling and promoting a national health awareness campaign in Filipino households.A two-page Proclamation No. 511 signed by the...
The Valenzuela City government facilitated an extensive hands-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training at the Allied Local Emergency Response Teams (ALERT) Multi-purpose Hall in the city on Tuesday, Feb. 14.
Around 1,100 barangay rescue volunteers, private company employees, staff from...
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), an emergency procedure performed when a patient’s heart stops beating, may sound intimidating and intricate, but an expert from the Philippine College of Physicians (PCP) shared ways on how this life-saving procedure may be conducted even by the untrained. ...
The Las Piñas Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO) conducted a two-day first aid training for City Hall employees.
Mayor Imelda Aguilar said the DRRMO staff trained City Hall employees on basic life support, particularly cardiopulmonary resuscitation or CPR and first...
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The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) encouraged every Filipino family to have at least one trained first aider in their home.
PRC reminded that accidents could also occur at home and the presence of a family member who is knowledgeable about first aid will ensure immediate...
As it celebrates World Restart A Heart Day with the international community, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Saturday, Oct. 16, urged everyone to learn cardiopulmonary resuscitation or CPR.
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“CPR is a lifesaving technique that is useful in emergencies, such as a heart...
