TV varies dramatically in informing viewers about medical emergencies, but it also teaches audiences how not to perform ...

Many TV depictions of CPR for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest not only made errors in correct technique but may skew public ...

TV shows often "inaccurately portray" who is most likely to need CPR and where out-of-hospital cardiac arrests happen.

TV shows portray CPR incorrectly in most episodes, spreading outdated methods that discourage lifesaving action.

Television characters who experience cardiac arrest outside a hospital are more likely to receive CPR than people in real life. But the CPR on these shows often depicts outdated practices and ...