Tom Petty's Cardiac Arrest. Understanding the issue.
When rock legend Tom Petty, the celebrated frontman of the Heartbreakers, passed away on October 2, many wondered what would cause a seemingly healthy man to die at the relatively young age of 66. A dynamic singer and guitar player who wrote hits like “Free Fallin’” and “I Won’t Back Down,” Petty was loved by his fans around the world for his talents and easygoing temperament, which he maintained despite being a superstar. According to news reports, Petty was found unconsciou
Yes, You Can Save Your Pet’s Life with CPR
Your pets may be as near and dear to you as your own children, but you might not know that you can perform CPR on them in an emergency. When an animal’s heart stops functioning, meaning it goes into cardiac arrest, you can perform chest compressions and give mouth-to-mouth – or shall we say mouth-to-snout –resuscitation much like you would for humans. CPR can even be performed on birds, but that typically requires using a tube to assist with getting air down their tracheas. B
