Emergency Chest Compressions for CPR: When and How to Give Them

Chest Compressions as Effective as Mouth-to-Mouth, AHA Says

In a radical about-face, the American Heart Association has admitted that in most emergency situations, straight chest compressions are just as effective in saving lives as the traditional method of mouth-to-mouth resuscitation with chest compressions. This is great news for many bystanders who might be unsure of the safety of exchanging saliva with a stranger. It also simplifies the process so that everyone can remember the correct procedure in an emergency situation. 


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