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

Many TV depictions of CPR for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest not only made errors in correct technique but may skew public ...

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

Lastly, we found that almost 65% of the people receiving hands-only CPR and 73% of rescuers performing CPR were white and ...

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

Hands-only CPR is just two steps: call 911 when someone collapses, then start chest compressions. The AHA officially endorsed ...

TV varies dramatically in informing viewers about medical emergencies, but it also teaches audiences how not to perform ...

TV shows portray CPR incorrectly in most episodes, spreading outdated methods that discourage lifesaving action.

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a vital skill anyone can perform. It is administered to an unconscious person who is ...