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How often does cpr work to revive someone from cardiac arrest?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

It depends: With the exception of hypothermia (cold exposure) and certain drowning situations, CPR is successful in less than 25% of cases.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 12/4/2014

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Dr. Vasu Brown answered

Specializes in Integrative Medicine

5%: CPR alone is not the answer depends on underlying medical condition - generally babies and younger population do better.

Answered 6/10/2014

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