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Over a third of UK adults still haven’t learned CPR, warn leading health organisations
Healthcare organisations and ambulance services are urging the UK public to get hands on and learn CPR for Restart a Heart Day (16th October), in light of worrying research that shows that over a third (38%) of UK adults have never undertaken any form of training to learn essential CPR skills.
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RCUK welcomes CQC and Compassion in Dying reports into DNACPR use during the pandemic
We welcome the publication of two crucial reports today into Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (DNACPR) decision-making during the COVID-19 pandemic. We call upon NHS England and Improvement to champion the use of the Recommended Summary Plan for Emergency Care and Treatment (ReSPECT) process nationally.
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TV and film ‘thump’ is not effective alternative to CPR, researchers at University of Warwick demonstrate
Several alternative methods to CPR have shown no benefit in saving lives in a review by University of Warwick researchers. The systematic review reinforces CPR as the ‘gold standard’ technique when someone is in cardiac arrest.
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Resuscitation Council UK encourages the Jewish community to learn lifesaving CPR skills this Mitzvah Day
As Jewish people consider how they will make a difference to their community this Mitzvah Day, Resuscitation Council UK is encouraging everyone to learn cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills, so they will know how to save the life of someone who is in cardiac arrest.
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