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

TV shows portray CPR incorrectly in most episodes, spreading outdated methods that discourage lifesaving action.

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

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

Television characters are more likely to receive cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) than people in real life.

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

If someone young and healthy collapses, the treatment is a no-brainer. As we age or suffer serious health problems, there may come a point where... Recently, I wrote about the dark side of CPR.

TV shows can be misleading when it comes to educating viewers on hands-only CPR, along with who experiences cardiac arrest ...

“Hands-Only CPR is a simple two-step process — call 911 if you see a teen or adult suddenly collapse and then push hard and ...

Checking for a pulse and giving rescue breaths are just some of the ways TV inaccurately depicts CPR for sudden cardiac ...

I heard from many nurses, doctors, EMTs, and paramedics who were grateful that I had brought attention to the difficult reality that CPR may often cause more harm than good. But I also heard from ...