AHA: Statement on Bystander Intervention During Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest
The AHA issued a statement regarding the percentage of cases where bystander CPR is initiated and the need for more CPR training and education for the general public.
The AHA issued a statement regarding the percentage of cases where bystander CPR is initiated and the need for more CPR training and education for the general public.
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