Stayin’ Alive with CPR

The BeeGees couldn’t have know that their mega-hit song, ‘Stayin’ Alive’ would be the rhythm of life. According to the American Heart Association, the most effective rate of chest compressions is 100 + per minute. This also happens to be the same beat as ‘Stayin’ Alive.’ Most cardiac arrests—when the heart stops working—happen at home […]

Firefighter Breathes Life Into Chihuahua

Capt. Scott Ledet forced his way into the burning RV with a hatchet. He found Pony, a 1-year-old Chihuahua in her crate, lifeless. He whisked her outside and began mouth-to-mouth. Yep, that’s right. He spread her mouth open and put his lips “down to the bottom of her throat.” Ledet didn’t let up, and after […]

Toddler Survives With CPR

When a toddler drowned in waist-high water, her mother didn’t hesitate to react. She started CPR immediately. By the time the rescue crew arrived, the child was breathing. “We see incidents like this during the summer months every year,” said Sheriff William Earl Hilton. “It only takes a split second for a fun day at […]