Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is one of those procedures. To make it easier to remember the rhythm of chest compressions, the Spanish Society of Intensive, Critical Care and Coronary Units (Semicyuc) National CPR Plan compiled a list of songs whose tempo allows rescuers to maintain a rate of between 100 and 120 compressions per minute.
FROM MADONNA TO AITANA
The selection compiled by Semicyuc brings together classics from several decades as well as recent hits. These are the 18 songs the organization considers suitable for setting the pace of CPR:
"Vogue" – Madonna
"Imperial March," from the Star Wars soundtrack
"Wannabe" – Spice Girls
"Stayin' Alive" – Bee Gees
"Another One Bites The Dust" – Queen
"Hips Don't Lie" – Shakira
"The Man" – Taylor Swift
"Sweet Home Alabama" – Lynyrd Skynyrd
"I Will Survive" – Gloria Gaynor
"Macarena (Remix)" – Los del Río
"Dancing Queen" – ABBA
"Just Dance" – Lady Gaga
"Something Just Like This" – The Chainsmokers and Coldplay
"Sorry" – Justin Bieber
"Girls Just Want To Have Fun" – Cyndi Lauper
"Suave" – Luis Miguel
"Te duele" – Gente de Zona
"Popcorn" – Aitana
MUSIC TO REMEMBER THE RHYTHM
The idea behind this selection is simple: associating compressions with a familiar melody can help maintain the right pace in a moment of tension.
The medical society emphasizes the importance of expanding knowledge of these techniques among hospitals, schools and families. Music therefore serves as a simple tool for remembering the rhythm needed during resuscitation, although knowing exactly how to act in an emergency requires first-aid training.
