CPR Works Almost Every Time
CPR is frequently seen as a miracle treatment for anyone losing consciousness for any reason. It frequently occurs in movies as well: someone passes out in the midst of a flight, the flight attendant frantically asks if anyone knows CPR, someone jumps up, confidently declares, "I do," and skillfully revives the victim.
Since CPR is designed to be delivered in conjunction with other treatments, it almost never functions alone in practice. CPR only works 2% of the time on its own, a far cry from the near 100% success rate depicted in movies. Additional research reveals a success rate that is slightly higher, but still much below what the general public thinks it should be at around 10%.
But that doesn't make it pointless. While CPR typically doesn't work on its own or without an expert, it can increase the survival rate to 40% when used in conjunction with hospital care, EMS care, extra oxygen, etc.
