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This isn't a secret. I was required to be CPR Certified for a decade. Every class I ever took, the instructor made it clear that it only makes a small differenc
by JohnMakin 3y ago
This isn't a secret. I was required to be CPR Certified for a decade. Every class I ever took, the instructor made it clear that it only makes a small difference in survival outcomes, in order to teach students that "you shouldn't be scared to do it." If done properly you should break ribs. They also teach this in classes. I don't think anyone is under the illusion that CPR is a hugely high-percentage life saving technique, except maybe the public at large, but the public at large believes a lot of stupid, untrue things.
- strunz 3y agoThis is covered in the article: >In real life, people similarly believe that survival after CPR is over 75%. Also: >I don't think anyone is under the illusion that CPR is a hugely high-percentage life saving technique, except maybe the public at large You don't think anyone believes this, except almost everyone?
- JohnMakin 3y agoIt's unclear what exactly the article is trying to conclude, but it seems to imply there's some agenda to keep doing this technique despite evidence to the contrary - perhaps I should clarify by saying "no medical professional is under the illusion." They know the odds, and have for decades, and it is still recommended training for people, and it should be.