It'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 cont

It'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.