What Is CPR and Who Needs It?

What is the purpose of CPR? The purpose of CPR is to apply pressure to an individual’s sternum (breastbone) so that the heart ...

Confused About CPR? Don't Count On TV Shows For Accurate Depictions, Study Warns

Few scripted TV programs demonstrate the proper way bystander CPR is meant to be performed, researchers reported Jan. 12 in ...

Here’s What TV Gets Wrong About CPR—And It Could Cost Lives

Think you know how to perform CPR properly because you've seen it on TV? You probably don't, a new study has warned.

TV depictions of hands-only CPR are often misleading, research suggests

TV depictions of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest may mislead viewers about who is most likely to need cardiopulmonary ...
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Damar Hamlin Was Given CPR After Collapsing: What Is CPR and When Is It Given?

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed during Monday night's game against the Cincinnati Bengals, where he laid down on the field for roughly ten minutes while medical professionals administered ...

Think you know CPR from TV? You’re doing it wrong

You may want to double-check your CPR skills. While it’s probably common knowledge not to take medical information from ...

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 ...