Analysis

The realities of CPR – and why it’s such a complex nursing issue

Infographic looking at cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), how often it is performed in UK hospitals, how effective it is versus how effective the public thinks it is, and how many Nursing and Midwifery Council referrals relate to CPR performed by nurses. Experts advise on how often nurses should receive CPR training and how knowledge and skills can degrade over time, with figures on post-traumatic stress disorder rates among healthcare professionals after performing CPR.

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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation: hands performing CPR chest compressions on a patient

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