CPR: More Compressions, Fewer Interruptions Lead To Higher Cardiac Arrest Survival

Survival rates for sudden cardiac arrest patients increased when professional rescuers focused on minimizing interruptions to chest compressions during CPR. Compression rate was increased to 50 compressions followed by two breaths. Rescuers delayed other interventions, such as intubation and IVs, until enough compressions had been given.

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