A new self-training kiosk at Hennepin County Medical Center seeks to train more Minnesotans so they understand CPR and don’t feel afraid if they ever need to use it. Designed in shape and simplicity like a Whac-A-Mole arcade game, the console takes people through the basics of hands-only CPR, or cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and has them practice compressions on a dummy chest to get the pressure and pacing right. “Hands-only CPR can save lives,” said Barb Ducharme, executive director of the Twin Cities chapter of the American Heart Association, which helped purchase the kiosk with the Medtronic Foundation. “If it’s performed immediately, hands-only CPR can double or triple a cardiac arrest victim’s chance of survival.” The first public demonstration of the training kiosk came Friday from Alicia Bravo, a Hennepin ER nurse who suffered a cardiac arrest last summer while swimming across a Wisconsin lake with her father and other relatives … [Read more...] about Minnesota’s first self-training CPR kiosk unveiled
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USF wins doubleheader to stay alive in AAC tourney
Its American Athletic Conference tournament hopes flat-lining, USF's baseball team has spent the past 30 or so hours reviving itself with plain ol' CPR.Clutch Pitching and Resolve.Needing back-to-back wins on a humid Clearwater day to remain alive, the No. 2-seeded Bulls (35-19-1) got complete games (of varying lengths) from right-handers Collin Sullivan and Alec Wisely, not to mention complete proficiency from their batting order.The result was a 7-2 triumph against Wichita State; followed by a seven-inning, 13-0 rout of Connecticut; at Robin Roberts Field.USF, which lost its opener in the double-elimination tournament to Wichita State on Wednesday morning, faces the Huskies in a loser-leave-town rematch Friday at 10 a.m. at Spectrum Field. Toss in Wednesday evening's 9-4 win against Cincinnati, and the Bulls have managed three tournament triumphs in about 20 hours.They previously hadn't won two games in a conference tournament since 2012."We've got a special group," first-year coach … [Read more...] about USF wins doubleheader to stay alive in AAC tourney
Kirk Schandelmeier died homeless. But while alive, he was a poet, actor, writer, dreamer
Share This Story! Let friends in your social network know what you are reading about Facebook Email Twitter Google+ LinkedIn Pinterest Kirk Schandelmeier died homeless. But while alive, he was a poet, actor, writer, dreamer Kirk Schandelmeier believed one cannot be homeless without being dreamless, and that as long as he held on to his dreams he would never be without a home. Sent! A link has been sent to your friend's email address. Posted! A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Subscribe Today Log In Subscribed, but don't have a login? Activate your digital access. Jesse Garza, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Published 9:24 a.m. CT April 23, 2018 Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedIn Photos: Kirk Schandelmeier was headed for success but died homeless Fullscreen Posted! A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. A photo of Kirk Schandelmeier from his portfolio when he was pursuing a career as a model. … [Read more...] about Kirk Schandelmeier died homeless. But while alive, he was a poet, actor, writer, dreamer
Virginia Beach woman’s family believes she stayed on life support too long
Usually people lodge complaints against hospitals because a loved one died.But the grievance of Brena Bracy-Seals is different: She filed one because her aunt lived – in Bracy-Seals’ opinion, two days longer than necessary, with a tube down her throat.The story of the death of Mae F. Wiggins, 86, arises as new emphasis is being placed on end-of-life wishes. More people are filling out advance care plans, detailing provisions as to whether to be kept alive by extraordinary measures such as ventilators and other machines, and some insurance is even paying for those discussions.But some people are finding that having all the right documents might not be enough. There are avenues in health care that people wander down where simple requests become more complex than expected.That was the case with Wiggins, a Virginia Beach retired nurse for whom several unexpected factors came together in her final days:A "do not resuscitate" order, or DNR, that was suspended because of … [Read more...] about Virginia Beach woman’s family believes she stayed on life support too long
Video: Drowning squirrel gets CPR from CMU student, fan of ‘The Office’
Share This Story! Let friends in your social network know what you are reading about Facebook Email Twitter Google+ LinkedIn Pinterest Video: Drowning squirrel gets CPR from CMU student, fan of 'The Office' Squirrels are good swimmers -- except this one, found drowning in a pond at Central Michigan University. So what did this student do? Watch and smile! Sent! A link has been sent to your friend's email address. Posted! A link has been posted to your Facebook feed. Join the Conversation To find out more about Facebook commenting please read the Conversation Guidelines and FAQs Bill Laitner, Detroit Free Press Published 9:40 p.m. ET April 4, 2018 CONNECT TWEET LINKEDIN COMMENT EMAIL MORE It’s crucial to learn CPR because, you know, you might see a drowning squirrel. And that is just how Central Michigan University freshman Natalie Belsito feels. Belsito could add that it’s equally crucial to … [Read more...] about Video: Drowning squirrel gets CPR from CMU student, fan of ‘The Office’
CBS News Logo Woman back from the dead after CPR
No one can believe Debbie Biggles is still alive. Last Saturday, Biggles, a dog groomer at Kosmos Doghouse in Scottsdale, Ariz., was busy getting a golden labradoodle into the bath when she fell to the floor unconscious. Biggles was clinically dead for 26 minutes but survived thanks to her colleague, Chelsea Loucks. "I saw her laying on the floor in the back corner," Loucks told CBS affiliate KPHO in Scottsdale, Ariz. "She was like blue-purple-ish." Loucks took Biggles' pulse -- nothing -- and also could see her breathing was shallow. She started chest compressions on Biggles to the beat of the Bee Gees hit "Staying Alive," just as she'd been taught in a CPR lesson years ago. And the effort paid off -- Biggles stayed alive. "She's my angel, she saved me," said Biggles. Kurt Solem, the ER doctor who saw Biggles when she arrived at the hospital, said her heart was beating and her blood pressure was stable by then. However, he was initially uncertain Biggles would make a … [Read more...] about CBS News Logo Woman back from the dead after CPR
6-year-old boy’s death in Carnival cruise pool latest blow for cruise industry
(CBS News) The investigation continues Tuesday after a 6-year-old boy drowned while swimming in a pool on board a Carnival cruise ship. It happened just a few feet from his family and other horrified passengers. The death is the latest blow for the beleaguered cruise industry. Carnival says this is the first time a child has drowned aboard one of its ships. Passengers tried to help, but it came too late. Carnival Cruise Lines says 6-year-old boy drowned in pool at sea Sunday afternoon, Qwentyn Hunter was swimming with his family in one of the pools on the Carnival ship Victory. The family was enjoying the final leg of a four-day Caribbean cruise. Passenger Shaina Shaw recalled, "Out of nowhere, I heard all of this commotion. ... And I realized it was the same little boy I had seen playing with his older brother and his mother and his father in the very shallow end of the pool." Like most cruise lines, Carnival does not provide lifeguards on its ships. Passengers rushed in to try to … [Read more...] about 6-year-old boy’s death in Carnival cruise pool latest blow for cruise industry
CBS News Logo At least 6 dead in bridge collapse at Florida International University
Last Updated Mar 16, 2018 8:15 AM EDT SWEETWATER, Fla. -- A newly installed pedestrian bridge connecting the campus of Florida International University (FIU) with the city of Sweetwater west of Miami collapsed Thursday, crushing several cars on the roadway below. Miami-Dade Fire Chief Dave Downey said late Thursday that there are six confirmed fatalities and that the search and rescue phase is not complete and will continue around the clock. Florida Highway Patrol Lt. Alejandro Camacho told CBS News that the bridge was still under construction and not open to pedestrians.Questions raised over construction of pedestrian bridge that collapsed at FIUWitnesses describe hearing victims trapped in Miami bridge collapseFlorida Gov. Rick Scott addressed the media Thursday evening saying that if anyone did anything wrong they will be held responsible. He pointed out that the bridge project was not part of the Florida Department of Transportation, but that of FIU and funded with federal … [Read more...] about CBS News Logo At least 6 dead in bridge collapse at Florida International University
Deer Park woman, 25, saves dad because she knew CPR, stayed calm
By Y.C. Orozco, [email protected] Updated 5:22 pm, Sunday, March 4, 2018 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-3', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 3', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); Image 1of/3 CaptionClose Image 1 of 3 Deer Park resident Iliana Rodriguez used cardiopulmonary resuscitation to save her dad Jeronimo when he had a heart attack. Deer Park resident Iliana Rodriguez used cardiopulmonary resuscitation to save her dad Jeronimo when he had a heart attack. Image 2 of 3 “If it wasn’t for my daughter, I wouldn’t be alive,†Jeronimo Rodriguez says of his daughter Iliana. “If it wasn’t for my daughter, I wouldn’t be alive,†Jeronimo Rodriguez says of his daughter Iliana. Image 3 … [Read more...] about Deer Park woman, 25, saves dad because she knew CPR, stayed calm
Deer Park woman, 26, saves dad because she knew CPR, stayed calm
By Y.C. Orozco, [email protected] Published 2:22 pm, Thursday, March 1, 2018 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-3', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 3', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); Image 1of/3 CaptionClose Image 1 of 3 Deer Park resident Iliana Rodriguez used cardiopulmonary resuscitation to save her dad Jeronimo when he had a heart attack. Deer Park resident Iliana Rodriguez used cardiopulmonary resuscitation to save her dad Jeronimo when he had a heart attack. Image 2 of 3 “If it wasn’t for my daughter, I wouldn’t be alive,†Jeronimo Rodriguez says of his daughter Iliana. “If it wasn’t for my daughter, I wouldn’t be alive,†Jeronimo Rodriguez says of his daughter Iliana. … [Read more...] about Deer Park woman, 26, saves dad because she knew CPR, stayed calm