Speaking to Children About Life-Threatening Emergencies

Key Takeaways Be honest with your child. Tell them what you know and what you don’t know.  Don’t be afraid to show your child that you are sad and that expressing sadness by crying is okay and natural.  Make sure your child knows that they are not to blame. Take time...

Understanding Cardiac Arrest

Key Takeaways Cardiac arrest is a life-threatening condition in which the heart suddenly stops beating normally, and blood flow to the brain and important organs is compromised, causing the person to stop breathing and lose consciousness. When cardiac arrest happens,...

Protecting the Brain Immediately After Cardiac Arrest

Key Takeaways Cooling treatments are usually started on cardiac arrest survivors shortly after they have gotten their pulse back and if they remain unconscious and unresponsive. This prevents the brain from having more damage. It sometimes involves dropping the body...