The Heartbeat of CPR: Improving Technique With Music


July 12, 2024

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Every year, hundreds of thousands of people find themselves in situations where immediate CPR is required. Still, a lot of people feel unprepared to administer chest compression, particularly under pressure. In order to alleviate people’s hesitance in lending a helping hand during these difficult situations, here is a guide to administering proper CPR.


It is important to remember these 5 steps:

1. Check Responsiveness: Shake the person and shout to see if they respond.

2. Call for Help: Dial emergency services or ask someone else to do so.

3. Open the Airway: Tilt the person's head back slightly to open the airway.

4. Check for Breathing: Look, listen, and feel for breathing for no more than 10 seconds.

5. Chest Compressions: If the person isn't breathing, start chest compressions.


In performing chest compressions, place the heel of one hand in the center of the chest and interlock your fingers with the other hand on top. Press firmly and rapidly compressing between 100 and 120 times per minute at a depth of roughly 2 inches. 


Maintaining the proper compression rate during CPR is one of the most difficult tasks. Music is a useful guide at times. The ideal compression rate is matched by songs with tempos between 100 and 120 beats per minute (BPM), which makes it simpler to maintain rhythm and guarantee successful compressions.


Here are some popular songs with a tempo that matches the ideal rate for CPR:


1. "Stayin' Alive" by Bee Gees

2. "Dancing Queen" by ABBA

3. "I Will Survive" by Gloria Gaynor

4. "Hips Don't Lie" by Shakira

5. "Baby Shark" by Pinkfong


The ability to administer CPR correctly is a crucial skill that can increase a person's chances of survival by two or three times, and music can be of great help. You can improve your preparedness to act in an emergency by learning the CPR procedures and practicing with music that has the appropriate pace. Most importantly, don't be scared to step in and assist. 

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