Few scripted TV programs demonstrate the proper way bystander CPR is meant to be performed, researchers reported Jan. 12 in ...
You may want to double-check your CPR skills. While it’s probably common knowledge not to take medical information from ...
Many TV depictions of CPR for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest not only made errors in correct technique but may skew public ...
What is the purpose of CPR? The purpose of CPR is to apply pressure to an individual’s sternum (breastbone) so that the heart ...
Hands-only CPR is just two steps: call 911 when someone collapses, then start chest compressions. The AHA officially endorsed ...
TV shows can be misleading when it comes to educating viewers on hands-only CPR, along with who experiences cardiac arrest ...
Think you know how to perform CPR properly because you've seen it on TV? You probably don't, a new study has warned.
Scripted television often shows outdated CPR techniques for lay people, potentially fueling misconceptions that could delay ...
TV depictions of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest may mislead viewers about who is most likely to need cardiopulmonary ...
Scripted television often shows outdated CPR techniques for lay people, potentially fueling misconceptions that could delay ...
Every year, more than 350,000 instances of cardiac arrest occur outside U.S. hospitals, according to the American Heart Association. These medical emergencies can occur anywhere from private homes and ...