Now You Can Do Artificial Respiration to Music Not Only Disco
If you’re trying to remember how to do CPR but the Stayin ‘Alive recommendation song just doesn’t stay in your head, New York Presbyterian Hospital has a playlist of 40 songs that you can watch instead. All songs contain over 100 beats per minute, convenient for cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
The idea behind song selection is so that you can sing in your head as you compress your chest. ( Don’t stop to breathe unless you are otherwise trained; hand-only CPR is effective.) 100 bpm is minimal, and fun CPR instructors often recommend “Stay Alive” or “I Will.” about good melodies. More cynical people prefer “Another will bite the dust.” (CPR improves survival, but the statistics are still bleak.)
Not everyone grew up in a disco, so when the moment comes, you will want to hear a familiar song in your head. In Japan , Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da is better known . And there are many more options in the New York Presbyterian playlist: Missy Elliott’s Work It, Dancing Queen ABBA, Michael Jackson’s Man in the Mirror, or (if really needed) Train’s Soul Sister.
However, after you’ve reviewed the playlist, be sure to brush up on how to actually do CPR. In a study with the brilliantly titled Achy Breaky Makey Wakey Heart? In a randomized crossover test of musical prompts, the researchers found that no matter what song the volunteers used, most of them still didn’t press hard enough. Exercising with a realistic model will help you understand how to place your arms correctly and how to push hard – it’s harder than you think. You can find lessons of cardiopulmonary resuscitation in the American Heart Association , American Red Cross , a local hospital or fire station.