Wednesday 4 January 2012

British Heart Foundation says 'no kissing, just hard CPR'

The British Heart Foundation is urging people to forget "mouth-to-mouth" and to concentrate on chest compressions when performing CPR. 

"Hands-only CPR" has previously been supported by the Resuscitation Council (UK).

But it is now being promoted in a new advertising campaign featuring footballer-turned-actor Vinnie Jones.

New polling by the BHF suggests many feel worried about the idea of giving the "kiss of life".

Full Article on BBC News

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