Stayin' Alive, Literally

October 20, 2008

"Quick, put the disco music on, he's having a heart attack!"
U.S. doctors have found the Bee Gees 1977 disco anthem "Stayin' Alive" provides an ideal beat to follow while performing chest compressions as part of CPR on a heart attack victim.
The American Heart Association calls for chest compressions to be given at a rate of 100 per minute in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). "Stayin' Alive" almost perfectly matches that, with 103 beats per minute.

The study left the open if wearing the appropriate attire is also beneficial for the patient's survival.

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