Gasping Helps Cardiac Arrest Victims Survive, New Research Shows
Wednesday, November 26, 2008 - 11:28
in Health & Medicine
People who witness an individual collapse suddenly and unexpectedly should perform uninterrupted chest compressions even if the patient gasps or breathes in a funny way, a new study shows. Researchers hope their findings lead to greater willingness of untrained bystanders to jump in and perform continuous chest compressions.