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 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 ...
The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel

Fictional CPR on TV often ‘misleading’ and can cost real lives

TV shows often "inaccurately portray" who is most likely to need CPR and where out-of-hospital cardiac arrests happen.
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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 ...

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

While it’s probably common knowledge not to take medical information from television, a majority of shows keep getting one ...

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 ...
KTNV Las Vegas

Most cardiac arrests happen outside a hospital: Free CPR classes can teach you to help someone you love

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — CPR can be intimidating. In the event someone you love — or even someone you don't know — goes into cardiac arrest, you may not know what to do. After the recent deaths of two local ...