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

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

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

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

TV shows portray CPR incorrectly in most episodes, spreading outdated methods that discourage lifesaving action.

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

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

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

Inaccurate TV portrayals of cardiac arrest and CPR could affect viewer perceptions and actions, emphasizing the need for ...

Scripted television often shows outdated CPR techniques for lay people, potentially fueling misconceptions that could delay ...

HBO's "The Pitt" is the most medically accurate show on TV, but actors have to "fake" CPR. Executive producer R. Scott ...

Scripted television often shows outdated CPR techniques for lay people, potentially fueling misconceptions that could delay ...