According to the American Heart Association (AHA), most people who experience cardiac arrest at home, work, or in a public location could be saved by receiving immediate CPR from someone on the scene. If you witness a teen or adult suddenly collapse, call 911, give the dispatcher your location while being as specific as possible, then begin hands-only CPR.
Immediate CPR can double or even triple a person's chance of survival. Push hard and fast in the center of the chest to the rhythm of any tune that is 100 to 120 beats per minute. The AHA compiled a convenient (and entertaining) playlist of songs that fall into this category and would be an appropriate pace for performing CPR. Familiarizing yourself with the tempo of these tracks may help you respond quickly and effectively in an emergency.
Hands-Only CPRs Keep the Beat 100 BPM Playlist
There's something for everyone on this 28-song playlist that includes rock, pop, hip-hop and much more. Take a moment to visualize the hands-only CPR process as you listen to this excellent assortment of tunes.
What do they all have in common? They could help you save a life.
One song missing from this list: John Williams The Imperial March. Star Wars fans can imagine Darth Vader's theme to keep a solid CPR pace.
