Phone CPR coaching boosts bystander action in cardiac arrests

NCT ID NCT02007499

First seen Apr 09, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 5 times

Summary

This study looked at whether giving CPR instructions over the phone before help arrives increases the number of bystanders who perform CPR. Researchers studied 274 adults who had a cardiac arrest outside of a hospital. They compared CPR rates before and after starting a phone instruction program. The goal was to see if simple guidance could save more lives.

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Locations

  • Medical College of Wisconsin

    Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53226, United States

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