Article: Training, lay rescuers key to better CPR results.(Cardiovascular Medicine)(cardiopulmonary resuscitation)

Bystander-initiated cardiopulmonary resuscitation saves lives but occurs far too infrequently and is often provided inadequately; according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association.

The statement calls for a concerted effort by health care providers, policy makers, and community leaders to provide education and training to improve the rate and quality of bystander CPR.

"CPR is an inexpensive and readily available technique that can save lives. Therefore, the number of people trained in CPR must increase, and the quality of CPR provided must improve," wrote Dr. Benjamin S. Abella, lead author of the statement, and his colleagues ...

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