For years, medical professionals and civilians have been trained to use the song ‘Stayin Alive’ by the Bee Gees to help them perform CPR. However, the American Heart Association actually says any song between 100 and 120 BPM can be used to keep the rhythm of chest compressions. Now, they have unveiled an entire list of songs people can use when performing CPR.
The American Heart Association knows ‘Stayin Alive’ is an absolute classic, but there are plenty of other beloved songs that fit the category of songs to perform CPR to. That’s why the AHA has released a new list of songs that includes ‘Ice Ice Baby’ by Vanilla Ice, ‘Poker Face’ by Lady Gaga, ‘I Wanna Dance with Somebody’ by Whitney Houston, ‘Sorry’ by Justin Bieber ‘24K Magic’ by Bruno Mars, ‘Intergalactic’ by Beastie Boys, ‘More Than a Feeling’ by Boston, ‘Ring of Fire’ by Johnny Cash and ‘Bye Bye Bye’ by NSYNC.
According to Fox News, the list also includes the Latin hit "Titi Me Pregunto" by Bad Bunny, which the AHA said earlier this year had the perfect beat to perform compressions in hands-only CPR at 107 BPM. "The American Heart Association really wants to remind people that anyone can perform CPR,” said Dr. Comilla Sasson, the AHA’s vice president for science and innovation for emergency cardiovascular care. With this list, plenty will now have a go to song to perform CPR to.
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