Decline in Rescue Breathing CPR Linked to Higher Death Rates for Children

Decline in rescue breathing CPR linked to higher death rates for children

Cardiac arrest happens when the heart stops pumping blood properly, cutting off oxygen to the brain and other vital organs. In these emergencies, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can help keep blood and oxygen moving until medical help arrives. For children, CPR usually needs both chest compressions and rescue breaths, because many cases are caused by breathing problems such as drowning, choking, or serious illness.

Declining Rescue Breathing Rates Threaten Child Survival in Japan, Study

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the practice of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for children suffering out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) witnessed profound and alarming shifts, as revealed by a groundbreaking study from researchers at Okayama University, Japan. This investigation, led by Dr. Takafumi Obara and his colleagues, delves into how fears surrounding viral transmission transformed life-saving pediatric CPR […]