http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5iLo64f8npoY9pqDkUDLACnHe7VqwD8VP9UEG2 AED are becoming more affordable and accessible these days, turning up in airports, malls, shopping centers, schools and even in some police cars. I am often asked in my classes if people should purchase one for their home. It comes down to a personal choice - as this artical suggests - and often even if most people would choose to have one, they cannot afford it. Most importantly though, is learning CPR NOW. Even most young people are capable of learning CPR. My son has been trained since he was 10. ...read more

http://americanheart.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&item=377 There is much talk about 'Hands Only" CPR. One should note that although "Hands Only" CPR is an efficient tool, convential CPR is equally a needed skill. We must remember that this new approach is for adults ONLY and RESCUE BREATING should still be done on infants and children. ...read more

For those of you who saw the clip tonight on 9News talking about hands only CPR - If at any time you are responding to an emergency and you are unable or unwilling to do 'mouth to mouth' you should still call 911 and just do compressions >>>> HANDS ONLY! I just want to emphasize that doing something is always better than nothing at all. http://www.9news.com/rss/article.aspx?storyid=89113 ...read more