American Stoke Association a division of the American Heart Association, provides information about risk assessment, prevention, treatment, recovery, caregiving, stroke family support information, and the usual "other"
About Stroke from the American Heart Association / American Stroke Association.
The Brain Attack Coalition. The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) has facilitated the activities of the BAC for over 30 years, and participates in the BAC as a non-voting member. The Brain Attack Coalition (BAC) is dedicated to improving prevention, advancing treatment, and enhancing recovery to eliminate the burden of stroke. The BAC is a group of non-profit professional, voluntary, and/or governmental agencies dedicated to setting direction, advancing knowledge, and communicating the best practices to prevent and treat stroke. BAC members as of FY2023:
American Academy of Neurology
American Association of Neuroscience Nurses
American Association of Neurological Surgeons
American College of Emergency Physicians
American Society of Neuroradiology
American Stroke Association/American Heart Association
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Food and Drug Administration
National Association of EMS Physicians/ National Association of State EMS Officials
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM) Information Inclusion body myositis (IBM) is one of a group of muscle diseases known as the inflammatory myopathies, which are characterized by chronic, progressive muscle inflammation accompanied by muscle weakness.
Chain of Survival A strong Chain of Survival can improve chances of survival and recovery for victims of heart attack, stroke and other emergencies.
Citizen CPR Foundation founded in 1987 to strengthen the Chain of Survival and improve the series of actions that increase the chance of survival for thousands of victims of sudden cardiac arrest.
"The optimum rate of compression is 100 to 120 beats per minute. It may come naturally, but if you need help gauging it, thinking of a song may help. "Stayin' Alive," by the Bee Gees is the right tempo. "Girls Just Want To Have Fun" by Cyndi Lauper or "Should I Stay or Should I Go?" by the Clash also are in the 100 to 120 beats-per-minute range."
Excellent CPR – Simulation Lab watch this YouTube video to learn how to perform excellent CPR from Dr. Rob Anderson and staff of the Health Sciences North (HSN) Simulation Laboratory.
European Resuscitation Council co-ordinates the activities of European organisations with a major interest in resuscitation medicine (RM) and Emergency Medical Care (EMC). [Europe]
How To Do CPR provides short illustrated steps for CPR on adults, children dogs, and cats [University of Washington]
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada is one of Canada's largest and most effective health charities. Over the last 60 years we have invested more than $1.35 billion in heart and stroke research, making us the largest contributor in Canada after the federal government. In that time, the death rate from heart disease and stroke has declined by more than 75 per cent. [Canada]
What Is an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)?, also known as Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD), Wearable Cardioverter Defibrillator (WCD), from the National Institutes for Health (NIH) National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.
National Association of EMS Physicians (NAEMSP®) To improve out-of-hospital emergency medical care, NAEMSP® promotes meetings, publications and products that connect, serve and educate its members. In addition, the Association acts as a resource and advocate of EMS related decisions in cooperation with organizations throughout the country and the community at large, including agencies of the Federal Government.
National Association of EMS Technicians (NAEMT®) is the nation's only organization that represents and serves the professional interests of all EMS practitioners, including paramedics, emergency medical technicians, emergency medical responders, and other professionals providing prehospital and out-of-hospital emergent, urgent or preventive medical care.
Health Topics A-Z from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), Diseases and Conditions Index (DCI)
Health Topics A-ZNational Safety Council The National Safety Council is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to save lives by preventing injuries and deaths at work, in homes and communities and on the road through leadership, research, education and advocacy.
First Aid, CPR and AED Certification Red Cross First Aid, CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and AED (automated external defibrillator) training and certification meets the needs of workplace responders, professional rescuers school staffs, professional responders and healthcare providers, as well as the general public. We offer both certified and non-certified training options. Select a category below to access course descriptions and materials.
Resuscitation Council (UK) facilitates education of both lay and healthcare professional members of the population in the most effective methods of resuscitation appropriate to their needs. [UK]
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