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In developed countries, out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) occurs in up to 200 per 100,000 persons per year. The odds of survival after OHCA are improved by effective CPR by bystanders and by the early activation and arrival of emergency services. According to most population-based studies, bystanders perform CPR in fewer than half of witnessed OHCA cases, and lack of training is usually the top explanation given for the failure to perform CPR. One tool developed to address this lack of training is “CPR Anytime,” a take-home kit designed to be disseminated in the community via the family and friends of users. The kit consists of a 24-minute instructional DVD and an inflatable manikin.
In a manufacturer-supported study to assess the kit’s …