Using music to maintain the correct rhythm during CPR
Roach, J.A.; Langdon, M.E.; DeFalco, R.; George, C.J.
Nursing Times 110(38): 12-15
2014
ISSN/ISBN: 0954-7762 PMID: 26012010 Document Number: 675157
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation is a competency required of all health professionals, but they do not always meet chest compression standards. Nurses received a traditional chest compression demonstration or one with music. Their compression rates were measured and compared. After instruction, 66% of nurses who had received demonstration with music performed chest compressions within the recommended range, compared with 41% of those receiving traditional demonstration. Using music when teaching CPR can improve nurses' performance of chest compressions at the recommended rate.