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Evening Standard
Health
Tamara Davison

New CPR study debunks 'tongue swallowing' myth, emphasising chest compressions

The King performs chest compressions on a dummy patient under the watchful eye of nursing cadets (Jaimi Joy/PA) - (PA Wire)

Researchers have suggested that the way many people assume CPR is done may be deadly in some cases.

A new study published in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology has warned that checking a subject’s mouth to make sure their airways are clear, as often practiced, actually delays starting cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

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