Tag Archives : cardiac arrest

Mouth to mouth is out!

Mouth to mouth is out!

Before advocated as an important part of cardiopulmonary resuscitation, mouth to mouth affect the procedure and reduces the chances of survival of patients with heart failure. Studies show a survival rate three times higher in people subjected only to the continuous chest compressions until help arrives. Therefore, the Ilcor (International Alliance [...]
Surgical anesthesia drug Propofol found in Michael Jackson’s home

Surgical anesthesia drug Propofol found in Michael Jackson’s home

An extremely powerful drug used for surgical anesthesia, Propofol, was found in the home of Michael Jackson after his death. This medicine is strictly issued to medical personnel alone. Authorities are wondering how Jackson was able to possess such a drug. An unidentified information source said, “It is inconceivable that such a drug is prescribed [...]