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As Seen on TV: Bystander CPR Way Behind the Times
Hands-only CPR is just two steps: call 911 when someone collapses, then start chest compressions. The AHA officially endorsed ...
Many TV depictions of CPR for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest not only made errors in correct technique but may skew public ...
Most dramas show characters searching for pulse and giving breaths but experts say chest compressions on their own can save lives ...
Few scripted TV programs demonstrate the proper way bystander CPR is meant to be performed, researchers reported Jan. 12 in ...
Think you know how to perform CPR properly because you've seen it on TV? You probably don't, a new study has warned.
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MRH adds new automated CPR system for cardiac emergency care
On Tuesday, Montrose Regional Health (MRH) announced the addition of a new automated CPR system to its cardiology department, ...
While it’s probably common knowledge not to take medical information from television, a majority of shows keep getting one ...
What is the purpose of CPR? The purpose of CPR is to apply pressure to an individual’s sternum (breastbone) so that the heart ...
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CPR on TV is often inaccurate – but watching characters jump to the rescue can still save real lives
TV shows can be misleading when it comes to educating viewers on hands-only CPR, along with who experiences cardiac arrest ...
TV shows often "inaccurately portray" who is most likely to need CPR and where out-of-hospital cardiac arrests happen.
TV depictions of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest may mislead viewers about who is most likely to need cardiopulmonary ...
HBO's "The Pitt" is the most medically accurate show on TV, but actors have to "fake" CPR. Executive producer R. Scott ...
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