Why am I more likely to survive a cardiac arrest if two people perform CPR?

Dr. Robin Miller, MD

Internal Medicine

According to a recent Japanese study, when it comes to performing CPR during a cardiac arrest, two pairs of hands are better than one. In this video, Dr. Robin Miller discusses this finding and shares CPR tips.

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American Red Cross

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